Drug Abuse Today
The Covid -19 pandemic contributed to a rise in drug abuse (in both frequency and quantity of drug use). In particular, experts have concluded that there is a current surge in stimulant and opioid abuse within the past year. Not surprisingly, the isolation of addicted individuals with other mental health necessities during the pandemic resulted in an increase in overdoses.
Loneliness, economic stressors, and general anxiety, feelings intensified by the pandemic, are thought to contribute to the rise in drug usage. Some experts believe that this is because "resilience promoting activities" (activities that help minimize the need for drug usage), such as socializing and physical activities, are more difficult to engage in during a pandemic.
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