People living with HIV (PLWH) and substance use disorder (SUD) are particularly
vulnerable to harmful health consequences of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The health …

Background There is limited data on the health and social consequences of the COVID-19
pandemic among people who inject drugs (PWID). Methods We conducted a rapid …

Introduction Closures and reductions in capacity of select health and social services in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic may have placed people who use drugs (PWUD) at a …

Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the
mental health, substance use, and overdose concerns among people who use drugs …

The number of overdose deaths are on the rise all over the world. An estimate of 93,000
drug overdose deaths have been estimated in the United States in 2020. COVID-19 …

Background Drug overdoses surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring the need
for expanded and accessible substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. Relatively little is …

Individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs), including those in long-term recovery, and
their loved ones are facing rapid changes to treatment and support services due to COVID …

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately disrupts the daily lives of marginalized
populations. Persons with substance use disorders are a particularly vulnerable population …

Background People who use drugs (PWUD) may be at an increased risk of experiencing
negative effects related to COVID-19. Border and non-essential service closures may have …

People who use drugs (PWUD) face concurrent public health emergencies from overdoses,
HIV, hepatitis C, and COVID-19, leading to an unprecedented syndemic. Responses to …