While visiting Vancouver, Dr. Yaka and Dr. Kupchik had the opportunity to join David Bogdonov for a visit and toured the Road to Recovery Unit, the Rapid Access Addiction Clinic, and the BC Centre for Substance Use. The guests witnessed pioneering new models for addressing addiction that significantly benefit the community. Their hosts, Dr. Seonaid Nolan, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine and Head, Interdepartmental Division of Addiction, PHC, UBC, and Dr. Sharon Vipler, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, UBC, and Clinician Scientist, BC Centre on Substance Use, demonstrated a level of dedication and innovation that is truly inspiring.

Standing from L to R: Prof. Kupchik, Dr. Vipler, Dr. Nolan, David Bogdonov and Prof. Yaka.
Standing from L to R: Prof. Kupchik, Dr. Vipler, Dr. Nolan, David Bogdonov and Prof. Yaka.