National Center for Wellness & Recovery
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NCWR is committed to saving lives and preventing addictive behavior disorders through dynamic research, medical education, and innovative patient care.
Joined August 2020
At NCWR we’re collaborating with the University of Arizona on a promising new therapy to help fight opioid overdoses. It could have the potential to help save lives with a single long-lasting dose... Click the link below to read more.
hopeforaddiction.org
Researchers at the National Center for Wellness and Recovery and the University of Arizona have joined forces to bring a new kind of rescue therapy into reality.
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#DYK Oxycodone, a semi-synthetic opioid for pain relief, has various street names & may appear differently if not prescribed. Be aware of these names: hillbilly heroin, kicker, OC, Ox, roxy, perc & oxy to keep yourself safe. #WellnessWednesday Learn more: https://t.co/UNt4plQhY4
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June 10 at 12 p.m. CST! @craigtwerner , Ph.D., Senior Director of Neuroscience at NCWR, will present: "Advancements in Our Understanding of Addiction Through Neuroscience" at the 2025 Oklahoma County Opioid & Stimulant Summit — virtually. Register below https://t.co/w5MX5mfbL8
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Experimental Painkiller Could Outsmart Opioids – Without the High https://t.co/8cB6UyTfcL
@DukeMedSchool
medschool.duke.edu
(DURHAM, NC) An experimental drug developed at Duke University School of Medicine could offer powerful pain relief without the dangerous side effects of opioids.
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New research: Pre-surgery stress in females may increase levels of prolactin, a hormone that could increase post-op pain. Reducing prolactin levels before surgery may improve recovery and reduce the need for opioids. Study published in @PNASNews. 🔗
healthsciences.arizona.edu
Researchers say inhibiting prolactin may break the link between psychological stress of scheduled surgery and worsening of post-operative pain in women.
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Researchers at Brown University have developed a microsampling blood test that detects opioids with greater sensitivity than standard urine tests—using only a minimal blood sample. Study: https://t.co/KSXRFYx8pP
#OpioidCrisis #AddictionScience
nature.com
Scientific Reports - Opioid quantification via microsampling techniques to assess opioid use in human laboratory studies
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About one in four kids in the U.S.—almost 19 million—live with a parent who has a substance use disorder, per @JAMAPediatrics. At NCWR, we’re focused on groundbreaking SUD and pain management research. Every day, we work against the clock to help save lives. @craigtwerner
Most viewed this week from @JAMAPediatrics: In 2023, nearly 19 million US children lived in a household with at least one parent with a DSM-5 substance use disorder. https://t.co/aucUFOpM2i
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Multimodal Cannabis More Likely on High Stress Days | Cannabis Sciences @Labroots
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Young adults are more likely to use multimodal cannabis on days with higher levels of stress and boredom. | Cannabis Sciences
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New Molecules Target Root Cause of Chronic Pain Without Opioids
scitechdaily.com
Ahmed receives NIH grant to investigate inhibitors targeting peripheral neuropathic pain. Chronic pain is a widespread and debilitating condition that often prompts healthcare providers to prescribe...
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The #DEATakeBack event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at thousands of local drop-off sites nationwide. Properly dispose of unneeded prescription drugs Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find a collection site near you at https://t.co/6WFY9l7zI6.
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"@TulsaCounty is now ready to start distributing the settlement funds for projects that can help remediate the effects of the opioid crisis, including prevention and treatment services.” 📝 Apply:
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This may be my favorite paper in a while. How do aversive stimuli affect dopamine release in the brain and influence drug use? I love Fig 1D, which shows that aversive stimuli increase cocaine self-administration. Aversive stimuli also reduce dopamine release in the nucleus
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🔬 We caught up with Svetlana Bobkova, M.D., M.S., a scientist at NCWR, at her recent poster presentation. This project began during her graduate studies at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and continues to evolve in her current role at NCWR.
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Svetlana Bobkova, M.D., M.S., a scientist at the National Center for Wellness and Recovery, stands next to her research poster featuring graphs and results on a novel vapor self-administration model for drug delivery.
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This week, the U.S. health and human services secretary announced the renewal of the Opioid Public Health Emergency Declaration, emphasizing the administration's dedication to combating the opioid overdose crisis. Read the full press release below: https://t.co/5SBgMUlk0K
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US drug overdose deaths drop to lowest levels since June 2020, CDC data shows
reuters.com
Nearly 87,000 Americans died from drug overdose in the United States in the 12-month period ending September 2024, a decline of about 24% from the previous year, according to preliminary data from...
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Fentanyl deaths skyrocket in Oklahoma as jails, prisons and rural communities try to combat the drug
readfrontier.org
Fentanyl has proliferated so quickly because it’s cheaper to make than other drugs and can be mass-produced in a few hours.
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5 Common False Beliefs About Drug Use, Users, and Addiction | Psychology Today
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You don't need to hit "rock bottom" to get better, and treatment does work.
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We are excited to see others joining the fight against addiction! The FDA approved a non-opioid pain medication for moderate-to-severe acute pain—the first new type in 20+ years. A safer alternative to opioids. Learn more:
nature.com
Nature Biotechnology - Society, patients and clinicians welcome a much-needed non-opioid pain medication. Vertex’s first-in-class analgesic Journavx could soon be followed by a new generation...
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This Valentine’s Day, don’t forget to show love to yourself. Self-love is a powerful act of healing. It’s about giving yourself the same kindness and understanding you offer to others. Today and every day, know that you are worthy of compassion, patience and care.
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