Addiction

By Jordan Hearod, PhD, MPH On February 19th, 2020

KOCH: Group of legislators push to legalize needle exchanges in Oklahoma

Legislators have proposed a bill to legalize needle exchange in Oklahoma (David Maialetti/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File) OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — According to The Oklahoman, a group of bipartisan legislators has proposed a bill that would legalize needle exchanges in Oklahoma. Legislators in the Oklahoma House and Senate see it as a key to…

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By Jordan Hearod, PhD, MPH On February 17th, 2020

AMP is tomorrow 2/18 at Brookhaven!

Reminder that the AMP networking group meeting will be held at Brookhaven tomorrow, 2/18, from 9a-11a. All mental health and addiction professionals are encouraged to attend. There is no cost and breakfast will be served!   AMP Resources Association is a professional network designed to help mental health and addiction professionals collaborate for the purpose…

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By Jordan Hearod, PhD, MPH On January 29th, 2020

Oklahoman: Mental Health Commissioner Terri White leaving office

by CARMEN FORMAN Oklahoma’s top mental health professional, a seasoned state agency head, will leave office on Feb. 1. Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Terri White announced her plan Tuesday to leave office. White, who was appointed commissioner in May 2007, is one of the state’s most tenured agency heads…

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