UT Health San Antonio establishes Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders

June 6, 2025

By Steven Lee Pioneering initiative advances research, treatment, recovery support and education Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 3, 2024 – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is establishing the Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders, a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing research, education […]

San Antonio healthcare professionals participate in symposium identifying solutions, challenges in substance use

June 6, 2025

By Tiffany Huertas Hundreds of healthcare professionals attend the 6th Annual Texas Substance Use Symposium in Austin. View full interview here. SAN ANTONIO – Hundreds of healthcare professionals are meeting in Austin this week to discuss this issue and focus on identifying challenges and solutions for substance use disorders. “We want to save lives, but we also […]

Healthy SA: Tackling the opioid epidemic

June 6, 2025

By Jeremy Baker We are now in a fourth wave of the epidemic that shows no sign of slowing down. Watch full interview here SAN ANTONIO — The opioid epidemic is ravaging the entire U.S. including here in south Texas. Two organizations have teamed up to battle a local surge in opioid overdoses, The Center for Health […]

Texan mother fights for stronger drug laws, impacting state’s fentanyl crisis

June 6, 2025

By Mariza Mendoza Watch full interview here SAN ANTONIO – For months now, we’ve been bringing you stories about the opioid crisis and the initiatives to combat drugs in our state. The new efforts include a $10 million awareness campaign, as well as state laws passed to promote drug education in schools. “My daughter’s death was not […]

Could the ‘damp’ lifestyle be right for you?

June 6, 2025

By Jerry Clayton Listen to the full interview here. You may have heard of Dry January or Sober October, but now a new trend on TikTok is bringing new light to maintaining a healthier lifestyle. Although not a new idea, it’s called the “damp” lifestyle. The damp lifestyle involves strategies to cut down on alcohol intake without […]

‘Poisoned drug supply in Texas’: Recovery leaders prepare for Saturday’s Fentanyl Awareness Walk

June 6, 2025

By Courtney Friedman View the full K-SAT interview here. Moms who lost children started the walk, which is now bringing hundreds to Brooks City Base SAN ANTONIO – It’s the first of its kind in San Antonio — a walk to remember those lost to fentanyl poisoning and a rally to stop it from happening. KSAT has introduced […]

Unconventional Strategies in Drug Rehabilitation: A Deep Dive into Texas’ Approach

June 6, 2025

By Hadeel Hashem Texas Takes on Addiction: An Overview The battle against drug addiction is an ongoing struggle in the United States, with various strategies employed across the nation to combat this crisis. Texas, in particular, is taking a unique approach in its efforts to aid recovery by using unconventional ‘harm reduction’ strategies. The state has […]

DeSoto High School’s Coach Mathis Honored with Prestigious Award, Boost for Local Football Program

June 6, 2025

By Texas Updates Just before kickoff, DeSoto High School Head Football Coach Claude Mathis was recognized with the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Unsung Coaching Heroes Award presented by Be Well Texas. Coach Mathis, representatives from Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, Be Well Texas and members of the media, met at the 50 yard line for the award […]

International Overdose Awareness Day observed as fentanyl problem persists

June 6, 2025

By Jeremy Baker More than half of all opioids sold on the street have enough fentanyl to kill, the DEA said. To watch the full KENS-TV interview, click here. SAN ANTONIO — South Texas is an opioid epidemic hot bed, with the location so close to Mexico where much of the illegal and deadly drugs come from. We look […]

‘Fighting Fentanyl’: KSAT gets look inside local recovery house

June 6, 2025

By Stephania Jimenez Recovery home is one of dozens in Texas helping people with substance abuse disorder remain sober To watch the full KSAT interview, click here. SAN ANTONIO – Hope is the one thing no one can live without, and that’s precisely what recovery homes are trying to provide for people battling addiction issues. In March, UT […]