In 2018, 46,802 individuals died from opioid substance use in the United States. Many individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) have increased health risks, which make them vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic. These direct risks include:
- More likely to contract COVID-19
- Increased risk for hypoxemia
- Triage bias when hospitalized
- Inability to quarantine effectively

Direct Risks of Opioid Substance Use Issues Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic

Many individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) have increased health risks, which make them vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic. Indirect risks include:
- Reallocation of healthcare resources to prioritize COVID-19 patients
- Decreased attempts for opioid intervention
- Greater association between mental health comorbidities and OUD

Indirect Risks of Opioid Substance Use Issues Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Substance Use Issues Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic by Substance

Opioid Substance Use Issues Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic

- Smoking Is Associated With COVID-19 Progression: A Meta-analysis
- E-Cigarette and Cigarette Use is Associated with a Higher Risk of COVID-19

Nicotine Substance Use Issues Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic

- Description of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Higher risk groups for increased alcohol consumption
- Reports/Concerns of Elevated Alcohol Drinking During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Risks of increased alcohol use
- Suggestions to counteract substance use issues

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