Addiction Recovery Weekly Roundup

1. Marijuana Use While Pregnant Boosts Risk Of Children’s Sleep Problems

As many as 7% of moms-to-be use marijuana while pregnant and that number is rising fast as more use it to quell morning sickness. But new research suggests such use could have a lasting impact on ( sciencedaily.com)

2. Uptick in Buprenorphine Use for OUD Likely Attributed to NP, PA Prescribing Habits

Researchers sought to examine national- and county-level buprenorphine prescription patterns by patient demographics and clinician specialty, and county-level characteristics associated with buprenorphine dispensing.

( Psychiatryadvisor.com )

3. People Who Use Drugs Face Unique Challenges Under Hard Lockdown And The Government’s Support Is Vital

The “hard lockdown” of nine public housing towers in Melbourne has no doubt brought an array of challenges for the thousands of residents. ( theconversation.com )

4. Coronavirus Pandemic Disrupts Treatment For Another Epidemic: Addiction

The 20-year-old wasn’t in jail. He wasn’t on the streets chasing drugs. Methadone to treat his opioid addiction was delivered to his door ( usnews.com )

5. Ccsa’s Covid-19 Resource Section Has What You Need To Know About The Impacts Of Covid-19 On Substance Use.

CCSA is the go-to place in Canada for trusted information on COVID-19 and substance use. We have put together a suite of resources from websites and organizations from around the world, as well as publications from our own experts. ( Ccsa.ca )