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Collision of the COVID-19 and Addiction Epidemics.

Nora D. Volkow
- 02 Apr 2020 - 
- Vol. 173, Iss: 1, pp 61-62
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The risks of the collision of the COVID-19 and addiction epidemics are described, which could put at risk those who have opioid use disorder and methamphetamine use disorder.
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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