Most have heard “Teenagers will be teenagers.” or “Everyone is doing it!” or made similar statements...

The drastic increase in opioid overdose deaths is largely due to Fentanyl poisoning.

Illegal Fentan...

Addiction doesn’t just impact the person suffering from the disease, but their family and friends as...

The most commonly used addictive substance following alcohol and tobacco is marijuana. Also known as...

As the disease of addiction intensifies, people may drift further away from family and friends, leav...

When a person is suffering from addiction to alcohol or drugs, their family and friends suffer along...

This time of year brings joy for many, but those struggling with addiction could be experiencing a p...

Over the last 20 years, substance use disorders have continued to increase and transition from one d...

In September 2021, the National Center for Wellness & Recovery received the Muskogee Opioid Response...

Research is showing that alcohol sales are up since the start of the pandemic. With ongoing isolatio...

Just like insulin is used to treat diabetes, medications are available to treat addiction. Historica...

Addiction medicine wasn’t Dr. Trevor Anderson’s primary focus during medical school. However, it qui...

“I grew up in Virginia next to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, which is a dense military area,” explaine...

Women have unique medical needs related to the reproductive system and child-bearing that require sp...

One of the entry points for the misuse and overuse of opioids is during treatment for severe pain fr...

When a close friend finds out they have Alzheimer’s disease or cancer, our hearts instantly stir wit...

Prevent Teen Substance Use

Experts agree that brains do not fully develop until about age 25....

The term “wellness” can have a variety of definitions depending on who you ask. Some will suggest th...

One of the most common reasons people use opioids is to manage pain from an injury, surgical or dent...

In 2019, more than 9 million adults in the U.S. between the ages of 18 and 25 were diagnosed with at...

Once patients begin their road to recovery from addiction, counseling is an important component for ...

When you meet Julie Croff for the first time, it doesn’t take long to notice her enthusiasm and devo...

The long-term effects on our mental health due to COVID-19 may not be fully known for some time. How...

The opioid crisis affects every race, economic class, religious affiliation, age, culture, and gende...

Veterans who live in rural areas face unique health care challenges such as higher rates of chronic ...

The United States has been suffering devastating consequences of the growing opioid epidemic since t...

Individuals who live in rural communities may have a higher risk for a number of diseases, including...

“The field of addiction medicine has shown me how harmful labels and language can be, but also the p...

“Everyone knows everyone in a small town and patients are uncomfortable seeking treatment for proble...

“Depression, substance use disorders and obesity are complex diseases with a multitude of causes, bu...

It’s a common misconception that drug addiction is a moral failure, but scientists have proven that ...

Through molecular research, scientists at the National Center for Wellness & Recovery at Oklahoma St...