Participants sought for maternal opioid study
July 20, 2017
The School of Nursing is seeking participants for a new research study on maternal opioid use.
Texas Public Radio: Texas’ Drug-Dependent Babies Are Born Most Often in Bexar County
June 1, 2017
More babies are born with substance-addiction problems in Bexar County than any other Texas county, according to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Read the full story at Texas Public Radio
KENS 5: SAFD asks parents to warn kids against synthetic opioids
January 20, 2017
San Antonio health officials are warning against a dangerous synthetic opioid that has hit the streets, and they’re worried about it getting into the hands of kids. Watch the full story at KENS 5
Science News: How scientists are hunting for a safer opioid painkiller
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
Take this UT System survey about tobacco use on campus
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.
Texas Public Radio: Kangaroo Care May Help Drug Dependent Babies
December 1, 2016
Addiction to prescription drugs and heroin is a national epidemic. Read the full story at Texas Public Radio