Addiction
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When Shilpa Dange speaks about research, her enthusiasm is palpable. Currently, she is a Ph.D. student at the National Center for Wellness and Recovery (NCWR) and the School of Biomedical Sciences at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences.
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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 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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In conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services, the DEA extended telemedicine prescribing medications flexibilities through 2024. We caught up with Dr. Kelly Dunn, Executive Director of Clinical Treatment at the National Center for Wellness and Recovery, to get her thoughts on the extension.
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September marks National Recovery Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about substance use disorders and celebrating those in recovery.
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Moving a child to college is an exciting time for parents and students. The future looks bright, but it can also be daunting and scary, especially when it comes to the possibilities of exposure to drugs and alcohol.
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Everyone will need help with something in life and, hopefully, will find that support in a way that empowers and uplifts their journey. The same is true on the path to recovery.