Opioid Use Disorder
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This week, the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board awarded $2.5 million in grants to different entities across the state. According to a news release from the office of Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, the grants will support treatment and recovery programs, opioid abuse education and strategies to reduce the supply of narcotics statewide. Eighteen entities in…
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The recent Opioids in Pain and Addiction Symposium, held at the University of Arizona, gathered top minds in neuroscience, addiction treatment and pain management.
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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.
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As students head back to school, the pressure to succeed and fit in can be overwhelming, especially for those dealing with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is crucial to remind these young minds to never share their medication with friends.
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May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a great time to explore the connections between mental health, substance use disorders (SUDs) and addiction.
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Fentanyl has found its way into illegal drug markets where its high potency is killing people. It is often mixed with other drugs, which significantly increases the risk of overdose, as users may not know it’s been added or that what they are taking is laced with fentanyl.
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Craig Werner, Ph.D., associate director of neuroscience at the National Center for Wellness and Recovery (NCWR), is on a mission to learn more about the brain and substance use disorders.
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued a final rule updating regulations for Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) and standards for treating opioid use disorder (OUD). The rule, effective April 2, 2024, with a compliance deadline of October 2, 2024, makes several COVID-19-related flexibilities permanent.
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Methamphetamine, often known as meth, is a potent and highly addictive stimulant that casts a dark shadow over countless lives across the United States. On this National Methamphetamine Awareness Day, we are shedding light on the dangers of meth use along with its prevalence in Oklahoma and the nation.
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Facing addiction means knowing people don’t have to be perfect in the journey. The path to recovery is different for everyone, but it will include a return to use or relapse for many people.
