On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization classified the public health emergency
caused by COVID-19 as a pandemic, causing significant changes in people's daily lives and …

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought major challenges to healthcare systems and public
health policies globally, as it requires novel treatment and prevention strategies to adapt for …

Abstract Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is escalating all over the world and has
higher morbidities and mortalities in certain vulnerable populations. People Who Use Drugs …

Discussion Often overlooked in this scenario are those with SUD (26, 27), who may
experience:(a) changes in levels of drug use—an increase is often seen as a reactive …

In the late 2019, an epidemic of cases with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
(SARS-Cov-2) has spread from China to the rest of the world, resulting in a global pandemic …

Introduction Next to an increased use of alcohol, the current pandemic has been associated
with increased psychological distress among the general population. Research on its effects …

Background and Aims: COVID-19 has infected more than 77 million people worldwide and
impacted the lives of many more, with a particularly devastating impact on vulnerable …

Given increased overdose rates and infections among people who use drugs, continued
surveillance and vigilance are needed to assess changes and reduce use and adverse …

The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with increased levels of anxiety, fear, sadness,
difficulty adjusting, symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and suicidality, both in the …

COVID-19 was first identified in Wuhan, China in December of 2019 and appeared in the
United States 1 month later. Between the onset of the pandemic and January 13, 2021, over …