Recovery
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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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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, 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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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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While fentanyl has a legitimate medical use, its illicit form has become a primary driver of the drug overdose crisis in the United States. “Illicit fentanyl has become widely available for recreational use and is often disguised in counterfeit prescription tablets such as Adderall or mixed with other substances like cocaine, and it has become…
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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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April is known for bright colors, springtime weather and new life. It also marks Alcohol Awareness Month and an opportunity to breathe some of that new life into conversations with teens about alcohol ahead of all the fun festivities that come with the season.
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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.
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The National Center for Wellness and Recovery team recently attended Momentum: Prevention, Justice, Recovery, hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
