Center on Parenting and Opioids

Recent research by Roley-Roberts et al. sheds light on the impact of the US #opioid #epidemic on #children, highlighting the need for targeted #interventions and training for early intervention providers. Read more here: shorturl.at/mho1P #OpioidCrisis #ChildDevelopment

With 5.8 million youths aged 12-20 drinking alcohol last month, finding support is essential. Access resources for prevention, intervention, and treatment provided by @NIAAAnews. ow.ly/h7TW50S1jA6 #UnderageDrinkingAwareness #YouthHealth

Alex Wagnon, B.S., is the Director of Research Implementation at the @UOregon Fisher Stress Neurobiology & Prevention (SNAP) Lab & is part of the CPO Project Staff. He provides support to researchers & staff on the CPO Otter Study.

Recent research in @ScienceDirect has identified a surge in adolescent #opioid use, particularly evident in emergency department visits. The findings detail the need for additional services & resource allocation to address this growing problem effectively. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

A recent publication led by Shayna Mazel, PhD, highlights the disconnect between substance use management & postpartum care. Despite accessing SUD treatment during pregnancy, many lose access to care postpartum, leading to relapse & overdose risks. ow.ly/gkMH50RHLNL

Teri Morgan-Urie, Program Director at Springfield Treatment Center since 2018, is a CADC II with long-term abstinence from substance misuse. Overcoming many challenges, she now aids others in recovery, engages in outreach, and advocates statewide. cpo.uoregon.edu/community-prof…

More than 321,000 U.S. children lost a parent to drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, according to a 🆕 @NIH, @samhsagov, & @CDCgov study. go.nih.gov/aoYW3Ch (1/2)

A Portland program integrating social services, substance-use treatment & maternity care for Medicaid recipients with #SUD. Compared to non-participants, it shows reduced child abuse & foster care, increased prenatal care. healthaffairs.org/doi/full/10.13… #ProjectNurture #SubstanceUse

The recording of our recent webinar on addressing research-related stigma for #pregnant and #parenting individuals with #SubstanceUseDisorder, featuring speaker Megan Lipsett, MA, PhDc, is now available. Access CPO webinar recordings here: ow.ly/rFhG50Rwmee

New study by @NIAAA shows lasting impacts of #prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) on midlife cognition. Adults with #PAE, especially those with dysmorphic features, exhibit ongoing cognitive deficits. Read more here: ow.ly/o2Pg50RsYqF #AlcoholEffects #CognitiveHealth

Pregnant individuals with opioid use disorder face immense challenges accessing care. This study delves into their experiences through interviews with family physicians & highlights the importance of advancing health equity for this vulnerable population. ow.ly/xwxi50RrtCp

Investigating #adolescent athletes and opioid use, this study shows insights into the risks associated with frequent #opioid prescriptions for sports-related injuries. Key themes include #parental influence & the educational aspect of athletes' struggles. ow.ly/RQNk50RpLtU

A recent study reveals #substanceuse patterns in females with dual involvement in child welfare & juvenile justice systems. Adolescent custody loss predicts higher substance use in adulthood. Findings by Daschel J. Franz et al.: ow.ly/oGrZ50RnCW3 /

Continuing to drink despite clear signs of significant impairments (such as loss of coordination and decision-making) can result in an alcohol overdose, which can lead to permanent damage or death. #AlcoholAwarenessMonth

April is Alcohol Awareness Month! @samhsagov provides essential resources for youth with information on standard drink sizes and recognizing excessive drinking. ow.ly/JjEX50Rjwi4 #AlcoholAwareness #YouthPrevention

Megan Lipsett, a science communication graduate employee at CPO as well as being part of the Project Staff, she researches the psychosocial and neurobiological aspects of goal-directed behaviors and their influence on long-term health outcomes. ow.ly/rzm450RhKi7

This study explores young adults' perspectives on family attitudes towards OUD & pharmaceutical treatment including the impact of family history on OUD perception & stigmatizing attitudes toward medication therapy. Read more: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

Recovery high schools show promise in aiding students with #SUD. Dr. Lauren Berny at @uoregon investigates the role of pro-recovery peer support, aiming to inform public policy & promote scalability for effective treatments. ow.ly/8AgK50ReGVH

Andrea Imhof, @uoregon doctoral student, is researching how parent-child interactions impact children's language development. She is a pilot study investigator at the CPO and a member of the FIND evaluation team.

Announcing CPO webinar with Megan Lipsett, MA, PhDc, on addressing research-related stigma to improve care for pregnant & parenting people with SUD. Learn stigma reduction practices to enhance treatment outcomes. Date/Time: 4/25, 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST uoregon.zoom.us/webinar/regist…