The NCWR Addiction Recovery Clinic at OSU, has a team of specialists who provide high-quality and compassionate outpatient care to help those suffering from addictive behaviors. Services include: medications for substance and opioid use disorders; evaluation and treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders; withdrawal management; assisting with compulsive behaviors; counseling and behavior therapy, and support groups. Appointments are available in person or virtually at the Tulsa clinic, as well as virtually in rural health facilities across Oklahoma.

WHAT IS ADDICTION?
Addiction is a chronic medical condition that is treatable with personalized and comprehensive care.
It occurs as a result of complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment and an individual’s life experiences.

COMMON SYMPTOMS

  • Continued addictive behaviors despite a negative impact on relationships, finances or health.
  • The inability to minimize or stop addiction.
  • No longer doing activities that someone once enjoyed.
  • Continued substance use mostly to avoid feeling sick.

SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY

Recovery is the process of individuals improving their physical, emotional and mental health allowing them to live self-managed and fulfilling lives.
Certain substance use disorders are best managed with evidence-based, FDA-approved medications that minimize overdose risk and harm, manage cravings and support long-term recovery.

The most successful approach involves a long-term and customized plan that addresses all phases of recovery including relapse.
While recovery sometimes involves inpatient hospitalization, often the most effective and affordable treatment begins in the doctor’s office.

  • Treatment for substance use disorders including:
    — Opioids (e.g. Lortab®, OxyContin®, heroin)
    — Alcohol
    — Marijuana
    — Tobacco and vaping
    — Stimulants (e.g. methamphetamine, cocaine, Adderall®)
    — Other substances such as kratom
  • Treatment with medications for opioid use disorder utilizing Suboxone®, Sublocade® and Vivitrol®
  • Counseling and behavioral therapies
  • Treatment for co-occurring psychiatric or mental health concerns
  • Withdrawal management
  • Assisting patients with compulsive behaviors such as gambling, shopping, gaming, etc.
  • Patient support groups
  • Family support groups

Most insurances accepted.

Treatment plans are tailored to meet individual needs and goals and may include:

Ongoing addiction treatment:
Addiction medicine experts use integrated treatment that may include medications, counseling and support groups to help patients start the process of recovery.

Withdrawal management:
Quitting substances “cold turkey” can be life-threatening and should be done with medical supervision. Also referred to as “detoxification,” this may be done in an outpatient setting, or may require a short inpatient hospitalization.

Co-occurring mental health concerns:
Mental health conditions commonly occur with addiction. As part of the treatment plan, patients are evaluated and treated for other mental health concerns.

Counseling and behavioral therapy:
Our expert therapists help patients learn healthy coping mechanisms, improve interpersonal and family relationships, deal with past trauma and develop healthy behaviors. Therapists incorporate elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement therapy as well as acceptance and commitment therapy to improve functioning and quality of life.

Support Groups:
Patient support groups provide a safe and supportive environment to connect with others during recovery. Through group discussion and skills-based training, participants create a personalized relapse prevention plan for a successful recovery.

The National Center for Wellness & Recovery at OSU is saving lives and preventing addictive behavior disorders through biomedical and clinical research, medical education, community advocacy and innovative patient care programs. Learn more at hopeforaddiction.org.

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