Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

April 7, 2020

Mitigating and learning from the impact of COVID-19 infection on addictive disorders

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  • While summarizing many of the issues that pose as particular threats to people with addictive disorders during this COVID-19 pandemic, Marsden et al suggest that this pandemic may increase the extent and severity of some addictive disorders; and call for a coordinated effort to mitigate these problems and to find innovative ways of continuing to provide clinical and public health services to help people with addictive disorders. 

Marsden et al. (Apr 6, 2020). Mitigating and learning from the impact of COVID-19 infection on addictive disorders. Addiction. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.15080