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Meth can damage brain like traumatic brain injuries, one treatment is helping with both
Read full article: Meth can damage brain like traumatic brain injuries, one treatment is helping with bothUsing meth for a long time or in high quantities physically damages the brain so much, researchers have equated it to a traumatic brain injury. A simple behavioral therapy technique that's been around for decades is now being used to treat both issues.
Texas revamps Narcan distribution following delays, unpredictable supply
Read full article: Texas revamps Narcan distribution following delays, unpredictable supplyTexas has tapped more than $45 million in federal funds to get the overdose-reversing drug into the hands of law enforcement, members of the public. But the program has been plagued by supply issues, delays and lack of communication.
UT Health San Antonio hosting Be Well Texas community wellness fair Saturday
Read full article: UT Health San Antonio hosting Be Well Texas community wellness fair SaturdayUT Health San Antonio substance use treatment initiative Be Well Texas will host its second annual community wellness fair on Saturday.
āPoisoned drug supply in Texasā: Recovery leaders prepare for Saturdayās Fentanyl Awareness Walk
Read full article: āPoisoned drug supply in Texasā: Recovery leaders prepare for Saturdayās Fentanyl Awareness WalkItās the first of its kind in San Antonio ā a walk to remember those lost to fentanyl poisoning and a rally to stop it from happening. KSAT checked in with two leading recovery experts speaking Saturday, intending to make big change with education and breaking stigma.
$3.4 million in state funding strengthens addiction recovery housing in San Antonio
Read full article: $3.4 million in state funding strengthens addiction recovery housing in San AntonioFinding safe, sober homes for young adults in recovery can be tough, but it's crucial to end the cycle of addiction. That's why UT Health San Antonio is using state funding to strengthen recovery homes across San Antonio.
UT Health SA program offers free rides to appointments for patients with substance use disorder
Read full article: UT Health SA program offers free rides to appointments for patients with substance use disorderThere are a lot of things that make recovery difficult for people with substance use disorders. One of those barriers is transportation to important appointments. That's why a UT Health San Antonio program is now offering its patients free Lyft rides.