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National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
#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: getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/drugs…
ALT Wellness Wednesday graphic. What's Oxycodone?
National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
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.
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National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
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 accumbens core (NAcC), which in turn drives rats to self-administer more cocaine and engage in escape behavior. This is a beautiful demonstration that aversive environmental stimuli naturally decrease the dopamine signaling system and promote both adaptive and maladaptive behavior through negative reinforcement.
National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
If you're not feeling festive this season, that's okay ☃️ Help is always available if you or someone you know is struggling with #MentalHealth or substance use.
❄️ Help yourself and share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help
ALT Winter-themed illustrations including a snowman, a tree, and a person skiing. Text mentions "You're not alone, Help is available." with a list of resources.
National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
#DEA lab testing reveals 7 out of 10 fentanyl-laced fake Rx pills analyzed in 2023 now contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. Just 2 mg of fentanyl, a small amount that fits on a pencil tip, is considered a potentially deadly dose. #OnePillCanKill
DEA.gov/onepill
National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
REMINDER: Don't let your unused or expired meds become a safety hazard! 🚫 Accidental poisoning, overdose and abuse can be prevented! Join us for a Prescription Drug Take-Back event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at these locations. #FCS #MORE #TakeBackDay
National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
Parents have you discussed the risks of prescription pain meds with your teens? Here's what to do:
👉🏼Openly discuss risks & responsibilities
👉🏼Consult with the doctor for concerns
👉🏼Monitor usage closely & secure meds
👉🏼Dispose of extra pills responsibly
getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/famil…
ALT Doctor discussing opioid prescription with a young patient's guardian. Should your teen take that opioid prescription? Tip Tuesday Graphic.
National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
DEA continues to see an increase in the percentage of #Fentanyl that contains #Xylazine, a powerful sedative @US_FDA approved for veterinary use only. Because Xylazine is not an opioid, naloxone (Narcan) does not reverse its effects. dea.gov/alert/dea-reports-wi…
ALT % of Fentanyl Powder Samples Adulterated with Xylazine
National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
Understanding teen drug misuse is crucial, and being knowledgeable about drug paraphernalia is key! Learn about the items teens use to hide or consume drugs. Stay informed to keep our kids safe! #TeenSafety #TipTuesday getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/conte…
National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
Coming in early 2024! FCS’s new CEO, Dr. Adam Andreassen, PsyD, sits down with Sam Jones on Perspectives (RSU Public TV’s weekly program) to discuss mental health and more. Stay tuned for updates so you don't miss out on this engaging and informative conversation. #fcsok #more
National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
My newly developed Organized Crime Task Force seized more than 72,000 pounds of black-market marijuana in Wagoner County last week. I'm proud of the task force and our law enforcement partners for making one of the largest seizures in state history. oag.ok.gov/articles/attorney…
National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
We’re kicking off the second day of questions to test your Red Ribbon knowledge!
Comment your answers below and check out our stories to see if you answered correctly!
National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
#DYK that DEA Labs revealed that 7 out of 10 fentanyl-laced fake Rx pills contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. Join DEA’s efforts to remember the lives lost from fentanyl poisoning by submitting a photo of a loved one lost to fentanyl. #JustKNOW dea.gov/FentanylAwareness
ALT Graphic: Faces of Fentanyl DEA.gov/FentanylAwareness #JustKNOW
National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
💔 Double Trouble: New research highlights a distressing reality - millions of Americans battle both pain and depression. This calls for a fresh perspective on treatment strategies for relief and healing! #Pain #Depression
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National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
Interested in learning about careers with @PhRMA? Join the #PhRMAGradSummit23 to explore career opportunities.
#STEM @OSUMedicine – at Oklahoma, USA
Curious about a career in the biopharmaceutical industry? Join PhRMA for a free, two-day virtual summit to meet industry recruiters and explore potential internships and career opportunities at leading biopharmaceutical companies! #PhRMAGradSummit23
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National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
Thank you @UArizonaPres Robbins for your comments this morning. Our research collaboration to combat the nation’s devastating opioid crisis is a critical part of our land-grant mission.
National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
Oklahoma State University turned an old facility into the Hardesty Center for Clinical Research and Neuroscience, which they say is one of the best research centers in the country.
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National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
LIVE NOW: Watch the virtual presidential conversation w/ #okstate President @BurnsHargis and President Designee @drshrum!
Dr. Shrum is a trailblazing leader who is poised to build upon the historic leadership of President Burns Hargis.
🔸OState.TV
National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
It is an honor to be selected as @okstate’s 19th president as well as the first woman to lead a public research institution in Oklahoma. I look forward to serving the #CowboyFamily. Thank you to the OSU/A&M Board and the search committee for the confidence you have placed in me.
The OSU/A&M Board of Regents have selected Dr. Kayse Shrum as the next president of Oklahoma State University.
#okstate president designee Dr. Shrum will also be the first woman to lead a public research institution in Oklahoma history.
🔸 okla.st/2PT7b0q
National Center for Wellness & Recovery retweeted
“We believe this will be the year that for the first time every Oklahoman suffering from addiction, regardless of their location or ability to pay, will have access to treatment,” says Dr. Jason Beaman of OSU-CHS’ National Center for Wellness… tulsaworld.com/news/local/ou…