Director
West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy
Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Dr. Matthew Christiansen, ODCP Director, plans and directs West Virginia’s efforts in combating the opioid epidemic. He was appointed to this position in October 2020 by Governor Jim Justice.
Dr. Christiansen also serves as Associate Professor in the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Department of Family and Community Health where he practices primary care and addiction medicine. Prior to his appointment to the ODCP, Dr. Christiansen was active in treatment of addiction/dependence across the lifespan. He has lectured across the tri-state area on addiction issues from a public health and primary care perspective.
Dr. Christiansen earned his medical degree and Master of Public Health degree from Marshall University.
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