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Abstract:Â Cardiovascular disease is a well-known side effect of tobacco consumption, but what about all of the other substances we humans use recreationally? This lecture will review cardiovascular health effects from caffeine, cannabis, alcohol, entheogens, opioids, and stimulants. In the case of opioids and stimulants, we will review both prescription and illicit forms of these medications. Data reviewed will focus on human observational studies, clinical trials, population studies, and meta-analyses, as there is available data.
Presenter Bio: Dr. Bill Walter received his doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University and went on to complete a residency at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health. He is near completion of a mini-fellowship in Primary Care Psychiatry through the University of California - Irvine. Currently, he works as Associate Medical Director at the Community Health Centers of Lane County - a Federally-Qualified Health Center in central Oregon - splitting his time between administrative duties and clinical practice. He also serves as Vice-Chair (and Chair-Elect) of the Clinical Advisory Panel for Trillium Community Health Plans - the local Medicaid Coordinated Care Organization - where he has previously served as Chair of the Chronic Non-Malignant Pain Committee. He is one of Oregon's delegates to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) House of Delegates and previously served as Chair of the AANP Scientific Affairs Committee. He has lectured extensively to conventional and naturopathic communities about a range of topics, mostly related to chronic pain. He lives in Eugene, Oregon, with his wife and daughter and their several pets, and he is passionate about games.