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Who is Diane Rothon?
A physician and a co-founder of Alavida, the Vancouver digital health company focused on problem drinking. A February 2021 Alavida announcement on EIN Presswire quoted her as co-founder and medical director, and Benefits Canada's May 2021 conference coverage described her as medical director and co-founder.
What is Diane Rothon's role today?
ALAViDA's website, which describes the service as a product of LifeSpeak Inc., listed Dr. Diane A. Rothon as Medical Director & Addiction Physician when checked on 13 September 2026.
How does Diane Rothon approach treating problem drinking?
Without requiring abstinence. In a February 2018 feature by Kate Cagle in the Santa Monica Daily Press, she said most people do not want abstinence and would rather be able to drink moderately. Radio-Canada reported in July 2018 that she described naltrexone as one part of the treatment, saying it is not just a pill.
Was Diane Rothon British Columbia's chief coroner?
Yes. A June 2016 HuffPost contributor article described Dr. Diane Rothon as the former chief coroner of British Columbia and a co-founder of Alavida. The Tyee reported in September 2014 that she was appointed chief coroner on 1 April 2010 and left the post in December 2010.