May 13 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Virtual or In-Person at Vancouver General Hospital Research Pavilion, 700-828 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.
Join C2E2 for a spotlight session featuring Dr. Pouya Azar.
This presentation will examine cutting-edge clinical opioid withdrawal management and opioid agonist treatment protocols developed to treat patients using unregulated fentanyl and its analogues. It will also explore non-opioid adjunct medications and molecular targets to reduce opioid tolerance, as well as the use of medical devices and digital health apps to facilitate the treatment of opioid use disorder. Finally, the presentation will discuss an innovative primary prevention program to engage youth aimed at preventing the development of substance use disorders.