The Center on Parenting and Opioids (CPO) is working to raise awareness and improve the lives of parents and children impacted by opioid use.

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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

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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.
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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/ar…

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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
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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-pr…

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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)

ALT Shadow of two adults walking on a crosswalk and holding hands with a young child in between them. NIDA logo and "News Release" in white text enters and leaves the frame over a blue background. Then white text enters, "More than 321,000 U.S. children lost a parent to drug overdose from 2011 to 2021. Federal study shows lives lost from overdose crisis are felt across generations, emphasizing need to include children and families in support."

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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

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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
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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
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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
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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

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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.
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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/regi…
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