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  • Jacob Layne: From Football to Advancing Neuroscience at NCWR

    Jacob Layne’s journey to the National Center for Wellness and Recovery (NCWR) includes unexpected turns and the pursuit of knowledge. It all began in high school when Layne tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) playing football.

    Picture of Jacob Layne. A Ph.D. student at NCWR.
  • National Recovery Month: Hope for Substance Use Disorder

    National Recovery Month, held in September, promotes evidence-based treatment and celebrates the recovery community. According to SAMHSA, it also honors the service providers who make recovery possible.

    Country road and Recovery written on the road
  • Understanding International Overdose Awareness Day

    International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) serves as an important reminder of the lives lost to drug overdoses. This global event aims to raise awareness about overdose, reduce the stigma surrounding drug-related deaths and acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends.

    Image of purple ribbon and text for International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st