Addiction – Temple Update

Temple Researchers Developing a Safer Alternative to Addictive Painkillers

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:38:02 +0000

For years opioids have been the standard for treating pain, but their continued use has resulted in a growing addiction crisis. However, at Temple University’s Center for Substance Abuse Research, Director Anjali Rajadhyaksha and her team are working on a potential solution. Their research focuses on targeting a specific brain protein to reduce the addictive effects of opioids.

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Temple Coffee Shop in Hot Water Over New Sign

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:45:14 +0000

Common Grounds Coffee on 16th and Cecil B Moore has been in the spotlight recently following their installment of a sign allegedly promoting prescription drug abuse. The newly opened shop serves drinks to students in and around the Cecil B. Moore area but also hosts a sign stating “Up all night on Adderall.” While the sign had been commented on by students before, the owners of Common…

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Kensington Recovery House Reaches Out to the Local Community

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:22:21 +0000

After a recent report by the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s office on Philadelphia’s opioid crisis, many organizations are reaching out to those in need. One of those organizations is First Stop Recovery, located on Kensington Ave. First Stop is working to assist those recovering from addiction. First Stop hopes to create a space where their clients can feel safe and supported in…

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Temple Grad Student Creates Program to Help Students in Recovery

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:30:59 +0000

After struggling with addiction during his undergrad years, Temple graduate student Bob Lamb has been working to help other students in recovery. For most people, college culture is often associated with partying. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, about 20% of students across college campuses meet the criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder. Bob Lamb was one of these…

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Personal Story Behind Push for Recovery Housing

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:00:11 +0000

Temple University’s Housing and Residential Life has been making many changes to create a more inclusive environment. Now those faced with addiction and the road to recovery have a voice advocating for a clean living environment to make their journey a little less difficult. George Basile, the outgoing Junior Class Representative for Temple Student Parliament, was inspired by his father’s…

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