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January 11, 2017
An opioid epidemic is upon us. Prescription painkillers such as fentanyl and morphine can ease terrible pain, but they can also cause addiction and death. Read the full story at Science News
December 13, 2016
The UT System has a brief survey about tobacco use on campus that faculty, staff, students and residents are encouraged to complete.
December 1, 2016
Addiction to prescription drugs and heroin is a national epidemic. Read the full story at Texas Public Radio
November 15, 2016
After struggling with drug and alcohol addiction on her own for about 12 years, Nangie Lowrie was ready to reach out for help. Read the full story at the Express-News
November 14, 2016
Alpha Home, a residential and spirituality based substance abuse treatment center for women, has renamed its Wellness Center to honor its founder, Richard P. Usatine., M.D., professor of family and community medicine at UT Health San Antonio.
November 4, 2016
In 2014 more than 10,000 people died of a heroin overdose in the U.S. Watch the full story at Fox 29