Community Dialogue on Drug Policy in Richmond

Join us for a pivotal Community Dialogue on Drug Prevention, hosted by the Responsible Drug Learning Association. This event aims to bring together scholars, policymakers, health professionals, and citizens to discuss and share insights on effective drug prevention strategies and their impact on our community.

Discussion Topics:

Engaging discussions on the importance of prevention in drug policy

Exploration of educational initiatives and community-based prevention strategies

An opportunity for community members to voice concerns, ask questions, and collaborate on finding solutions

Chinese translation will be provided

Why Attend?

Learn from leading experts in the field of drug policy and prevention

Contribute to a meaningful dialogue that can influence future policies

Network with like-minded individuals and professionals

Be part of a proactive community effort to create a safer and healthier environment

Event Highlights:

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kevin Sabet, PHD, MSc

Author, consultant, former advisor to three U.S. presidential administrations, and Yale University affiliate, Kevin A. Sabet, Ph.D., has researched and implemented drug policy for more than 25 years. In 2011 he stepped down as senior advisor in President Obama's drug policy office, having been the only drug policy staffer to have ever served as a political appointee in a Democrat and Republican administration. He has been featured in nearly every major media publication and news channel on drug policy and has published two books. His third book, One Nation Under The Influence, analyzes US and Canadian drug policy and will be published in 2025 by Polity. One of his books is being adapted into a documentary film by a major Hollywood studio. 

He is the co-founder, with former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, and President of the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions. He holds a Doctorate and Masters of Science degree from Oxford University as a Marshall Scholar, and a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley. 

Keynote Speaker: Julian Somers, PhD, MSc

Dr. Julian Somers is a licensed clinical psychologist and specialist in addiction. He is a Distinguished SFU Professor. His career in clinical practice and research spans 37 years and includes innovations in harm reduction and recovery across the lifespan.

Dr. Somers has designed and led major initiatives addressing addiction in urban, rural, and remote communities and among high risk populations including youth, people experiencing homelessness, and people who are involved with courts and corrections.

Dr. Somers works to improve clinical practices and public policies related to addiction and mental health. The Somers Research Group is internationally recognized for initiatives involving large-scale randomized trials, multi-site interventions, and population-level studies described in over 150 publications. Dr. Somers has also created advanced information systems for public health surveillance and to evaluate the effectiveness of policies and services.

Members of the Somers Research Group have earned local, national, and international awards for research in the public interest. In 2018 Dr. Somers received SFU's award for Excellence in Supervision in engineering, medical and natural sciences.

Panel meeting:

Richmond City Councilor - Alexa Loo

Alexa Loo is a passionate and dedicated city Councilor serving the Richmond community. With a strong background in both public service and athletics, Alexa brings a unique perspective to her role. She is known for her commitment to fostering community engagement, enhancing public safety, and promoting sustainable development. 

Alexa’s journey to public service is inspiring. As an accomplished athlete, she represented Canada in snowboarding at two Winter Olympic Games. This experience instilled in her a deep sense of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance—qualities she now brings to her work on the council. 

Elected in 2014, Alexa has worked tirelessly to address the needs and concerns of Richmond residents. She is a vocal advocate for improved infrastructure, affordable housing, and environmental stewardship. Her efforts have led to significant advancements in city planning and community initiatives. 

Alexa Loo’s dedication to Richmond is evident in her active participation in local events and her accessibility to constituents. She believes in the power of collaboration and is committed to creating a vibrant and inclusive city for all. 

Agenda:

While the detailed agenda is still being finalized, we guarantee a night filled with informative sessions, interactive discussions, and opportunities for community engagement. Stay tuned for updates!

RSVP Information:

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加入我們，共同參與由加拿大预防毒品促进会舉辦的關鍵性社區對話，探討毒品預防策略.

本次活動旨在匯集學者、政策制定者、健康專業人士和公民，討論並分享有效的毒品預防策略及其對我們社區的影響。

討論主題：

沉浸式討論：探討藥物政策中預防的重要性

教育計劃和社區預防策略的探索

為社區成員提供一個發表、提問和協作尋找解決方案的機會

提供中文翻譯

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為什麼參加？

向藥物政策和預防領域的領先專家學習

為有意義的對話做出貢獻，並影響未來的政策

與志同道合的個人和專業人士建立聯繫

成為積極的社區努力的一部分，共同創建更安全、更健康的環境

活動亮點：

主旨演講者：凱文·薩貝特博士（Dr. Kevin Sabet）

凱文·薩貝特博士是藥物政策領域的重要聲音，並且是平衡藥物預防和教育的尊敬倡導者。作家、顧問、三屆美國總統政府的前顧問以及耶魯大學附屬機構凱文·薩貝特（Kevin A. Sabet）博士研究和實施毒品政策已超過25年。2011年，他辭去了歐巴馬總統毒品政策辦公室高級顧問的職務，他是唯一一位曾在民主黨和共和黨政府中擔任政治任命的毒品政策工作人員。他幾乎在所有主要媒體出版物和新聞頻道中都以毒品政策為主題，並出版了兩本書，有廣受好評的《大麻的理智：关于大麻的七大误区》（Reefer Sanity: Seven Great Myths About Marijuana）一書。 他的第三本書《一個受影響的國家》分析了美國和加拿大的毒品政策，並將於2025年由Polity出版。他的一本書正在被好萊塢一家大型製片廠改編成紀錄片。 他是前國會議員派翠克·甘迺迪（Patrick J. Kennedy）的聯合創始人，也是藥物政策解決方案基金會（Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions）的主席。他擁有牛津大學馬歇爾學者的博士和理學碩士學位，以及加州大學伯克利分校的學士學位。

主講人：朱利安·薩默斯（Julian Somers），博士，理學碩士

朱利安·薩默斯（Julian Somers）博士是一名有執照的臨床心理學家和成癮專家。他是SFU的傑出教授。他在臨床實踐和研究方面的職業生涯跨越了 37 年，包括在整個生命週期中減少傷害和恢復方面的創新。 薩默斯博士設計並領導了解決城市、農村和偏遠社區以及高危人群（包括青年、無家可歸者以及參與法院和懲戒的人）成癮問題的重大舉措。 薩默斯博士致力於改善與成癮和心理健康相關的臨床實踐和公共政策。薩默斯研究小組因涉及大規模隨機試驗、多中心干預和150多篇出版物中描述的人群水準研究的舉措而享譽國際。薩默斯博士還創建了先進的信息系統，用於公共衛生監測，並評估政策和服務的有效性。 薩默斯研究小組的成員因公共利益研究而獲得了地方、國家和國際獎項。2018年，Somers博士獲得了 SFU 的工程、醫學和自然科學卓越監督獎。

小組會議：

里士滿市議員 - 盧仙泳 (Alexa Loo)

盧仙泳 是一位充滿激情和敬業精神的市議員，為里士滿社區服務。盧仙泳在公共服務和體育方面都有很強的背景，為她的角色帶來了獨特的視角。她以致力於促進社區參與、加強公共安全和促進可持續發展而聞名。 Alexa 的公共服務之旅鼓舞人心。作為一名出色的運動員，她曾代表加拿大參加兩屆冬奧會單板滑雪比賽。這段經歷給她灌輸了一種深刻的紀律、團隊合作和毅力——她現在把這些品質帶到了她在理事會的工作中。 Alexa於2014年當選，孜孜不倦地致力於解決里士滿居民的需求和擔憂。她是改善基礎設施、經濟適用房和環境管理的積極宣導者。她的努力使城市規劃和社區倡議取得了重大進展。 Alexa Loo 對里士滿的奉獻精神體現在她積极參與當地活動以及與選民的接觸中。她相信合作的力量，並致力於為所有人創造一個充滿活力和包容性的城市。

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時間：7.10號晚7-9點地點：昆特蘭理工大學列治文， 8771 Lansdowne Road, Richmond, BC V6X 3V8

Event Venue

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Richmond Campus, 8771 Lansdowne Road, Richmond, Canada