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A health crisis within a health crisis: Opioid access in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Narayan, Aditya; Balkrishnan, Rajesh.
  • Narayan A; University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
  • Balkrishnan R; University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
Subst Abus ; 42(2): 148-152, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1182932
ABSTRACT
The novel coronavirus has thrown large sections of our healthcare system into disarray, with providers overburdened by record breaking number of hospitalizations and deaths. The U.S., in particular, has remained the nation with one of the fastest growing case counts in the world. As a consequence, many other critical healthcare needs have not received the necessary resources or consideration. This commentary draws attention to substance use and opioid access during the ongoing crisis, given the potential for breakdowns in treatment access for addiction, the growing concern of mental health comorbidities, and the lack of access for those who require opioids for adequate pain management. Further, the commentary will offer policy and practice recommendations that may be implemented to provide more equitable distribution of care.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Public Policy / Practice Guidelines as Topic / COVID-19 / Health Services Accessibility / Analgesics, Opioid / Opioid-Related Disorders Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Subst Abus Journal subject: Substance-Related Disorders Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 08897077.2021.1900981

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Public Policy / Practice Guidelines as Topic / COVID-19 / Health Services Accessibility / Analgesics, Opioid / Opioid-Related Disorders Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Subst Abus Journal subject: Substance-Related Disorders Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 08897077.2021.1900981