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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.

    Mocktails drinks, Classic long glasses or mocktail highballs, with berries, lime, herbs and ice
  • Brandon Curry’s academic journey reflects his diverse interests and dedication to learning.Today, he is a graduate student in Biomedical Sciences with an emphasis on Neuroscience at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and works as a scientist at the National Center for Wellness and Recovery (NCWR).

    Headshot of scientist Brandon Curry at the OSU Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, Okla., on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
  • 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…

    Fake Dictionary, Dictionary definition of the word opioids. including key descriptive words.

NCWR In the Media

  • Hot Seat Extra: The Fentanyl Crisis

    Don Kyle, chief executive officer of the National Center for Wellness and Recovery, was a recent guest on ‘Hot Seat.’ Tune in as he discusses the fentanyl crisis, important research and hope for individuals and families facing pain and addiction. Remember, there is no shame in seeking help. Contact the OSU NCWR Addiction and Recovery…

  • DEA delays decision on telehealth regulations

    Dr. Kelly Dunn, executive director of clinical treatment at the National Center for Wellness and Recovery speaks with Denver7, about the “Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications.” Dunn said in part, “With addiction care; it’s most successful when there’s as little obstacle as possible to access that care.”