Substance users who contract the virus face greater dangers than the general population, experts say.
Just as people who have opioid use disorders are more likely to die of an overdose if they have a chronic respiratory disease, lung damage from COVID-19 could pose the same risk, said Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Substance use disorders are also known to be strongly associated with smoking or vaping, which harm lung health and increase the risk that a person with COVID-19 develops severe illnesses. So how do we protect those who are not only at-risk for contracting the virus, but also vulnerable to severe complications?
"In general, there's so much stigma around addiction and the stigma that our patients face on a day-to-day basis is heartbreaking," Nickel said."And right now in the middle of this crisis we need to make sure our patients get the most care."The Addiction Policy Forum recommends the following tips for those who are in recovery:
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