Impact of  the  COVID-19 pandemic on substance use and dependence: new risks and challenges

The COVID-19 pandemic is a stress factor for the general population and has been associated with an increase in mental illnesses and psychoactive substance use disorders. Evidence indicates that there has been a switch in the pattern of use and choice of drugs, with increased use of licit substances...

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Main Authors: Sara Dehanov, Tiago Ferreira, Manuela Fraga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2021-04-01
Series:Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
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Online Access:https://www.termedia.pl/Impact-of-the-COVID-19-pandemic-on-substance-use-and-dependence-new-risks-and-challenges,117,43664,1,1.html