Brandon Whitten Institute for Addiction & Recovery

We are an addictions institute at East Central University in Ada, OK. BWI Executive Director is Holli Witherington, LADC/LPC.

Brandon Whitten Institute for Addiction & Recovery at East Central University was established to strengthen our community’s and our state’s capacity to assist individuals, families and communities in their recovery from addiction through collaboration and integration of academic and community resources. Please feel free to contact us at the phone/email listed below.

06/17/2026

The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) is alerting residents about the dangers of Kratom.

Link to this story in the comments below.

06/17/2026

Let us know if you want to sponsor something! Remaining items right now:
$60 for back drop
$100 for contest prize
Any $20-30 gift cards (need $350 more)
$500 (1/3 of video booth)
$500 (1/3 of video booth)

We may have the water, ice, and hot dogs covered. Just awaiting confirmation.

06/17/2026

Physical Wellness is maintaining a healthy quality of life through both your mental and physical health.
The ability to recognize that our reactions have a significant impact on our wellness and mental health can affect your body, just as physical conditions can be straining on your mental health.

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR EVENT VENUES & ALCOHOL SERVICE PROVIDERS
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Marissa Murrow Act will go into effect in Oklahoma.

Under the new law, individuals serving alcoholic beverages at an event venue will be required to obtain an Event Bartender License, regardless of the type of event being held. The legislation also establishes in-person training requirements for event venue bartender licensees.

The Marissa Murrow Act was enacted through House Bill 2369 (2025 Legislative Session), creating new licensing provisions and defining “event venue” under Oklahoma alcoholic beverage laws.

This legislation is designed to strengthen accountability, promote responsible alcohol service, and enhance public safety across Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma ABLE Commission will continue providing education and resources to help businesses, venue operators, and alcohol service professionals prepare for these changes before the law takes effect.

Learn more about HB2369, please visit the link below:

https://www.sos.ok.gov/documents/legislation/60th/2025/1R/HB/2369.pdf

06/15/2026

FREE Narcan is available through BWI!

06/09/2026

Did you know? The Brandon Whitten Institute is open all year round (as long as campus is open), even in the summer! Please do not hesitate to reach out at any time.