Collision of the COVID-19 and Addiction Epidemics.

Volkow, Nora D · Ann Intern Med · 2020

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

People with substance use disorder may be especially susceptible to COVID-19, and compromised lung function from COVID-19 could also put at risk those who have opioid use disorder and methamphetamine use disorder. This commentary describes the risks of the collision of the COVID-19 and addiction epidemics.

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