Addiction specialist
Virtual Opioid Dependency Program/ Recovery Alberta, Canada
Ivor Orukpe is a certified addictions medicine specialist working with the Virtual Opioid Dependence Program (VODP),ODP clinics, Corrections, and the Narcotics Transition Service in Alberta. He holds ISAM and ABPM certifications and serves as physician lead for the VODP Indigenous Initiatives, supporting culturally grounded, community‑driven care. Ivor’s clinical work centers on compassionate, innovative approaches to complex substance use, including baclofen‑managed phenibut dependence with concurrent opioid use disorder. He is dedicated to strengthening community impact through collaborative practice and evidence‑informed care.
