2018-05-14
In an interview with The Star Vancouver about untreated dental problems among drug users, Dr. Leeann Donnelly, assistant professor in the Department of Oral Biological & Medical Sciences, said poor oral health is not only a consequence of addiction—it can cause a person to turn to drugs.
The article includes an in-depth personal narrative from Amber-Anne Christie, a former addict who has been incarcerated, as well as research findings from Donnelly and others at UBC.