National Center for Wellness & Recovery

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.

The Urgent Mission of the NCWR
Understanding Pain AND Addiction

From Bench to Bedside

Our researchers are engaged in early-, mid- and late-stage research, delivering hope by optimizing translation from lab results to patient care.

Transforming Addiction Research

The Journey from Addiction to Recovery

Wondering how you can find help for yourself or a loved one? Learn more about what happens chemically and neurologically during addiction and how you can best support someone going through it or seek support for yourself.

Resources for Patients and Families

Addiction Recovery

Addiction is a chronic medical condition that is treatable with personalized and comprehensive care. Specialists in addiction medicine support people and families affected by substance use disorders, helping them navigate recovery and improve their quality of life.

Find Treatment

Reaching All Oklahomans

Focusing on the unique and holistic needs of rural and underserved populations in Oklahoma, we are developing programs that leverage existing community health resources and improve education and access to addiction treatment

News

All News

  • Researchers testing molecules that may reduce opioid overdose deaths

    Researchers at the National Center for Wellness and Recovery and the University of Arizona have joined forces to bring a new kind of rescue therapy into reality.

    Group photo of seven members of a research team standing outdoors in front of a building with trees in the background. From left to right: Todd Vanderah, Amanda Wunsch, Frank Porreca, Edita Navratilova, Don Kyle, Justin LaVigne, and Craig Werner. They are smiling and dressed in professional attire. Photo by Kris Hanning, U of A Office of Research and Partnerships

  • Alcohol Awareness Month: Understanding the Risks and Supporting Recovery

    April is Alcohol Awareness Month — a time dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of alcohol misuse and promoting access to treatment and recovery resources. Understanding Alcohol Use and Its Risks Alcohol remains one of the most widely used substances in the United States. While many consume it socially, excessive or chronic use can…

    Alcoholic cocktails set, strong drinks and aperitifs, bar tools, bottles on dark green background, hard light. Martini vodka, pink lady, aperol spritz, margarita, old fashioned cocktail in glasses

  • Mocktails and Dry January

    January is the perfect time for fresh starts and new traditions, making it an ideal month to explore the delightful world of mocktails. These non-alcoholic beverages are not just about skipping the booze; they’re about enhancing gatherings with creative, inclusive options that everyone can enjoy.

    Mocktails drinks, Classic long glasses or mocktail highballs, with berries, lime, herbs and ice

“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