Background In the context of the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic, an up-to-date review of
current challenges in addictions is necessary. While large scale disasters may have an …

Background and aims 2019-coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is causing insurmountable
psychosocial impact on the whole mankind. Marginalized community, particularly those with …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Background We conducted a scoping review focused on various forms of substance use
amid the pandemic, looking at both the impact of substance use on COVID-19 infection …

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 …

Abstract Purpose of Review The COVID-19 pandemic changed people's lifestyles and such
changed lifestyles included the potential of increasing addictive behaviors. The present …

Background Citizens affected by substance use disorders are high-risk populations for both
SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19-related mortality. Relevant vulnerabilities to COVID …

In a very short span of time, COVID-19 has taken the form of a pandemic, affecting countries
globally. Europe and North America have become the new epicentre of the pandemic and …