After a national search, OSU Center for Health Sciences has named Dr. Sara Coffey the Anne & Henry Zarrow Endowed Leadership Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. In this role, she will lead the psychiatry education strategy at the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine including OSU Medicine’s Behavioral Medicine clinic, and serve as the institution’s key liaison to local, state and national mental health entities.
The Dangers of Methamphetamine Methamphetamine, often known as meth, is a potent and highly addictive stimulant that casts a dark shadow over countless lives across the United States. On this National Methamphetamine Awareness Day, we are shedding light on the dangers of meth use along with its prevalence in Oklahoma and the nation. Statistics According […]
Navigating Return to Use Facing addiction means knowing people don’t have to be perfect in the journey. The path to recovery is different for everyone, but it will include a return to use or relapse for many people. Recognizing it as a common challenge in the recovery journey rather than a sign of failure is […]
DEA and HHS Extend Telemedicine Prescribing Controlled Medications Flexibilities through 2024 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 Significance of Family Support and Counseling in Recovery September marks National Recovery Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about substance use disorders and celebrating those in recovery. As the month ends, we must remember the recovery process is still just beginning for many people. Family and friends play a critical role in the […]
Reducing Stigma Around Addiction Recovery 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. There is no shame in seeking help; with that in mind, it’s important to remember that sometimes words […]
An unprecedented public-private partnership for better mental health was showcased Thursday at a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center in downtown Tulsa. The 106-bed hospital will replace the current Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health and will feature a 24-hour crisis response Urgent Recovery Center.
