Timeline of Progress
OSU recognizes the devastating opioid crisis that affects milions across the U.S. and has dedicated resources to save lives and provide hope to those suffering from addictive behavior disorders. Since 2013, OSU has been developing addiction medicine initiatives to treat and prevent addictive behaviors through dynamic research, medical education, and innovative patient care models.
2020
Addiction Medicine Conference and State of Addiction
In September, NCWR added a sixth day to the Addiction Medicine Conference with Addiction in Native America. 2020’s conference included the State of Addiction panel moderated by Oklahoma Attorney General, Mike Hunter.
Virtual Addiction Treatment Services Launched
2019
Addiction Medicine Conference and Inaugural State of Addiction
In September, NCWR launched the Addiction Medicine Conference, a five-day conference on the OSU Center for Health Sciences campus for practicing physicians. Topics focused on Addiction & Law, Update in Addiction Medicine, the Addiction Medicine Review Course, and included our inaugural State of Addiction Conference.
Addiction Medicine Fellowship Established
Addiction Medicine Grand Rounds
CWR launched bimonthly lunch and learns on various aspects of addiction medicine. Topics range from research to clinical care. All events are free and open to the public.
2018
Opioid Epidemic Response
NCWR received a $1.4 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control through the Oklahoma State Department of Health to increase rural communities’ awareness of the dangers of opioid misuse.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Training for
Residents and Practicing PhysiciansNCWR received a $440,000, three-year federal grant enabling NCWR to provide all second-year OSU physician residents with MAT training and to train practicing physicians in MAT. More Information
Addiction Medicine Clinic Opened
To meet the growing demand for addiction services, OSU Medicine opened our Addiction Medicine Clinic in August to provide patients with comprehensive outpatient treatment options and services. More Information
Legacy Plaza Gift from The Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation Announced
Hazelden Betty Form Partnership Established
National Center for Wellness & Recovery (NCWR) Established
Addiction Medicine Fellowship
OSU Medicine received approval to offer a fellowship in addiction medicine starting in the summer of 2019. More Information
2017
Rural Opioid Addiction Summits
OSU Medicine received private grants to host three rural opioid addiction summits in Durant, Enid and Lawton. Over 400 Oklahomans attended the summits and an astonishing 12,000+ individuals viewed the summit program on Facebook.
Center for Wellness & Recovery was Established
2016
Project ECHO Addiction Medicine Line Created
2015
Addiction Focus Course Required Curriculum
Since 2015, all second-year medical students at OSU are required to take an addiction focus course consisting of 16 hours of instruction time.
2013
Addiction Medicine Added to Medical School Curriculum