Dr. Christopher Smith

Biography

Christopher B. R. Smith is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Memorial University of Newfoundland, focusing on the intersection of substance use, harm reduction, and mental health. With over ten years of experience spanning academic and professional realms in Canada, the U.S., and Australia, his work heavily emphasizes collaboration with individuals who use drugs (PUD) and forefronts their perspectives. His research interests include the critical examination of substance use education in social work curriculum across Canada. Christopher is notably involved as the Principal Investigator in a federal public health investigation related to risk behavior among people who inject drugs. He has co-edited critical collections on harm reduction and authored a sole book titled 'Addiction, Modernity, City.' His teaching integrates disciplines such as Public Health, Sociology, and Anthropology, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. He actively supervises graduate students on various topics tied to substance use and mental health, aiming to bridge the gap between academia and community engagement. Through various publications, presentations, and community projects, he seeks to raise awareness and drive academic advancements in the field of Critical Drug Studies.

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