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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.
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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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