The impact of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic on substance use in the United States
JA Ross, PK Malone, S Levy - Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2022 - academic.oup.com
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has been associated with dramatic increases in substance use,
as marked by increased alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis sales. Lethal opioid overdoses also …
as marked by increased alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis sales. Lethal opioid overdoses also …
Harm reduction and abstinence-based models for treatment of substance use disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic: a global perspective
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected treatment services for people with
substance use disorders (SUDs). Based on the perspectives of service providers from eight …
substance use disorders (SUDs). Based on the perspectives of service providers from eight …
[HTML][HTML] Methadone and buprenorphine-related deaths among people prescribed and not prescribed Opioid Agonist Therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic in …
D Aldabergenov, L Reynolds, J Scott… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background The coronavirus pandemic resulted in many changes which had the potential to
impact mortality related to opioid agonist therapy (OAT; methadone, buprenorphine) …
impact mortality related to opioid agonist therapy (OAT; methadone, buprenorphine) …
Opioid and stimulant attributed treatment admissions and fatal overdoses: using national surveillance data to examine the intersection of race, sex, and polysubstance …
Background We use national surveillance data to evaluate race/ethnicity by sex/gender
differences and trends in substance use treatment admissions and overdose deaths …
differences and trends in substance use treatment admissions and overdose deaths …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on temporal patterns of mental health and substance abuse related mortality in Michigan: An interrupted time series …
PS Larson, RS Bergmans - The Lancet Regional Health–Americas, 2022 - thelancet.com
Background The emergence of SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19) had wide impacts to health and
mortality and prompted unprecedented containment efforts. The full impact of the COVID-19 …
mortality and prompted unprecedented containment efforts. The full impact of the COVID-19 …
[HTML][HTML] Support for evidence-informed opioid policies and interventions: The role of racial attitudes, political affiliation, and opioid stigma
M Pyra, B Taylor, E Flanagan, A Hotton, P Lamuda… - Preventive …, 2022 - Elsevier
Political affiliation, racial attitudes, and opioid stigma influence public support for public
health responses to address opioid use disorders (OUD). Prior studies suggest public …
health responses to address opioid use disorders (OUD). Prior studies suggest public …
Estimating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rising trends in drug overdose mortality in the United States, 2018-2021
Purpose During the COVID-19 pandemic, social and economic disruption such as social
isolation, job and income losses, and increased psychological distress, may have …
isolation, job and income losses, and increased psychological distress, may have …
A rapid ethnographic study of risk negotiation during the COVID-19 pandemic among unstably housed people who use drugs in Rhode Island
AB Collins, S Edwards, R McNeil, J Goldman… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly exacerbated the United States' overdose
crisis. However, the overlapping impacts of COVID-19 and the overdose crisis have not …
crisis. However, the overlapping impacts of COVID-19 and the overdose crisis have not …
[HTML][HTML] Multi-level influences on increased overdose risk behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic among people who use drugs in Rhode Island: a qualitative …
Background The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected structurally
vulnerable populations including people who use drugs (PWUD). Increased overdose risk …
vulnerable populations including people who use drugs (PWUD). Increased overdose risk …
Comparing projected fatal overdose outcomes and costs of strategies to expand community-based distribution of naloxone in Rhode Island
Importance In 2021, the state of Rhode Island distributed 10 000 additional naloxone kits
compared with the prior year through partnerships with community-based organizations …
compared with the prior year through partnerships with community-based organizations …