Discovering Hope to
End Addiction
The National Center for Wellness and Recovery is developing answers for chronic pain and substance use disorders while helping to safeguard future generations from addiction through research, medical education and community advocacy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
“The field of addiction medicine has shown me how harmful labels and language can be, but also the power of hope.”
Dr. Kelly Dunn
Executive Director, Clinical Treatment, NCWR Addiction Recovery Clinic at OSU
“There are neurological adaptations associated with chronic pain and addiction, and new treatment options are needed. I work in these fields because I want to advance our understanding of their complex relationship.”
Don Kyle, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer, National Center for Wellness and Recovery