Addiction Recovery Weekly Roundup

1. Look Beyond Opioids To Solve National Substance Use Epidemic

A new study published reveals that three-quarters of participants in an inpatient addiction intervention program came into the hospital using more than one substance. The findings suggest that a. (sciencedaily.com)

2. Use Of Performance-Enhancing Substances Tied To Risk Behaviors

Use of legal performance-enhancing substances (PES) in young adults is associated with an increased likelihood of future problematic alcohol use and drinking-related risk behaviors, according to a study published. (medicalxpress.com)

3. Implications of COVID-19 Webinar Series

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 publications from our own experts. (ccsa.ca)

4. Coronavirus Patients Also Deal With Feelings Of Guilt, Fear Of Spreading The disease

Coronavirus not only affects people physically, but health care experts say there appears to be a level of guilt experienced by some COVID-19 patients.(foxnews.com)

5. UN Says New Polio Outbreak In Sudan Caused By Oral Vaccine

The World Health Organization says a new polio outbreak in Sudan is linked to an ongoing vaccine-sparked epidemic in a week after the U.N. health agency declared the African continent free of the wild poliovirus. (medicalxpress.com)