Collision of the COVID-19 and Addiction Epidemics.
editorial · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.7326/M20-1212 and PMC identifier 7138334.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Betacoronavirus
- Coronavirus Infections
- Disease Transmission, Infectious
- Epidemics
- Pneumonia, Viral
- Substance-Related Disorders