Experiences of people with opioid use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study

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COVID-19 risk and outcomes in patients with substance use disorders: analyses from electronic health records in the United States

Quan Qiu Wang et al.

Summary: This study identified individuals with SUD, especially those with OUD and African Americans, as having an increased risk for COVID-19 and worse outcomes. Screening and treating individuals with SUD is crucial in controlling the pandemic and ensuring healthcare support without disparities.

MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY (2021)

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Article Psychology, Clinical

Identifying the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on service access for people who use drugs (PWUD): A national qualitative study

Cayley Russell et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted people who use drugs (PWUD), causing disruptions in their access to essential harm reduction services and treatment, leading to increased health issues and risky substance use behaviors. It is crucial to expand support options and ensure services remain flexible to meet the unique needs of PWUD during and after the pandemic.

JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT (2021)

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Article Substance Abuse