Socioeconomic consequences of the COVID‐19 pandemic for people who use drugs
The COVID‐19 pandemic triggered widespread socioeconomic hardship, disproportionately
impacting disadvantaged populations. People who use illicit drugs are more likely to …
impacting disadvantaged populations. People who use illicit drugs are more likely to …
The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on calls to an alcohol and drug helpline in Victoria, Australia, for alcohol, methamphetamine and cannabis use concerns
Introduction Helplines are often the first contact with the alcohol and other drug (AOD)
treatment system. We examined call data from an AOD helpline in Victoria, Australia, to …
treatment system. We examined call data from an AOD helpline in Victoria, Australia, to …
Health Crisis or Crime Surge? Assessing the Asymmetric Nexus Between Pandemic Uncertainty and Drug-Related Crimes
X Cao, Z Cui, S Ali, R Nazar - Crime & Delinquency, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
The current investigation examines the asymmetric influence of pandemic uncertainty on
drug-related crimes in the top 10 countries with a highest prevalence of such offenses …
drug-related crimes in the top 10 countries with a highest prevalence of such offenses …
The impact of COVID-19 public health measures on attendance and overdose at supervised injecting facilities in Australia
Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted service provision of harm reduction and drug
treatment services for people who inject drugs in many countries. The two supervised …
treatment services for people who inject drugs in many countries. The two supervised …
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Substance Use
Objective: As the pandemic spreads worldwide, individuals are exposed to factors such as
social isolation, economic uncertainty, and general stress, which has increased the risk of …
social isolation, economic uncertainty, and general stress, which has increased the risk of …