Safer opioid distribution in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Drug Policy
; 83: 102880, 2020 09.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-676805
ABSTRACT
COVID-19 has turned the world upside down in a very short period of time. The impact of COVID-19 will disproportionately effect people who are least able to protect themselves and this will include people who use drugs. The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic comes at time when North America is in the midst of a protracted overdose epidemic caused by a toxic illegal drug supply. Overdose deaths are likely to rise when people are isolated, social support programs are cut back, and the illicit drug supply is further compromised. Safer opioid distribution in response to a toxic street drug supply is a pragmatic and effective way to reduce overdose deaths. COVID-19 makes such an approach even more urgent and compelling.
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Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Drug Overdose
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
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Opioid-Related Disorders
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Int J Drug Policy
Journal subject:
Public Health
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Substance-Related Disorders
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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