Collision of the COVID-19 and Addiction Epidemics #MMPMID32240293
Volkow ND
Ann Intern Med 2020[Jul]; 173 (1): 61-62 PMID32240293show ga
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.