Prevention
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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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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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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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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 holiday season is typically a time of joy, shared moments and togetherness for many people. It can also be a tough time for people facing substance use disorder (SUD).
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The National Center for Wellness and Recovery (NCWR) recently participated in a summit in Washington, D.C., focused on the importance of collaboration in pain and addiction research, education and treatment.
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Experts agree that brains do not fully develop until about age 25. For most people, this is the age when decision-making skills and impulse control begin to stabilize, and adults begin to understand the consequences of actions and make better choices.
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One of the most common reasons people use opioids is to manage pain from an injury, surgical or dental procedures or joint damage. Degenerative disease, autoimmune disease, cancer and infectious diseases can also trigger chronic pain requiring long-term pain management.
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Through molecular research, scientists at the National Center for Wellness & Recovery at Oklahoma State University are seeing promising treatment alternatives that would allow physicians to treat pain without opioids or the devastating side effects of opioids.
