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New synthetic opioid “cychlorphine” raises concern among Oklahoma health experts

A new emerging synthetic opioid known as cychlorphine is causing alarm among health and law enforcement officials across Oklahoma, with experts warning of its extreme potency and growing presence in the illicit drug supply.
New synthetic opioid “cychlorphine” raises concern among Oklahoma health experts
New synthetic opioid “cychlorphine” raises concern among Oklahoma health experts

Fri, Mar 27, 2026

A new emerging synthetic opioid known as cychlorphine is causing alarm among health and law enforcement officials across Oklahoma, with experts warning of its extreme potency and growing presence in the illicit drug supply.

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NCWR takes part in OKDMHSAS' Momentum conference

Wed, Dec 13, 2023

The National Center for Wellness & Recovery was both a sponsor and participant at Momentum: Prevention, Justice, Recovery conference put on by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

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OSU Addiction Medicine Clinic offers help to those struggling during pandemic

Fri, May 1, 2020

Amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic, many people continue to struggle with substance use disorders and the stress of isolation due to stay-at-home orders, financial burdens and uncertain futures may only make it worse.

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BCBSOK awards grant to OSU Medicine for addiction, pain management research

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) has awarded a community health investment grant of $250,000 to Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Addiction Medicine Specialty Clinic to address the public health concerns of

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Addressing Addiction

Fri, Nov 1, 2019

The nationwide opioid crisis has definitely made it to Oklahoma — and the National Center for Wellness & Recovery at OSU Medicine is leading the battle against it.

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