Clinical Advisory Committee

With their considerable expertise and guidance, our clinical advisory committee helps us develop, connect and share AUD knowledge:

•  Dr. Andrew Ashley Family physician and medical lead, Princeton, BC

•  Dr. Roland Engelbrecht Family physician and addictions medicine specialist, CAUDS Board Director and Clinical Advisory Committee Chair, Williams Lake, BC

• NP Patrice Gordon Nurse practitioner specializing in humanitarian work, West Chilcotin, BC

• Dr. Leslie Lappalainen Medical Lead for Interior Health’s Addiction Medicine and MHSU, Kelowna, BC

• Dr. Silvena Mema Interior Health Medical Health Officer, Kelowna, BC

• Dr. John Umhau Addiction medicine specialist and Medical Director at Alcohol Recovery Medicine, Washington, DC

People with Lived and Living Experience Committee

We are grateful for the advice of the volunteers on this committee who have experienced alcohol use disorder or who are supportive family members. Their voice will greatly help as we create resources for people wanting to learn more about the disorder, about treatment options, about beginning a care journey and how to support others.