How COVID-19 has affected substance abuse in the US (24 March 2021)

Summary

The United States has been the site of significant social and economic fallout during the course of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The last year has been marked by high rates of unemployment, stress, economic insecurity, and uncertainty. And for people with mental health and substance use disorders, the consequences of the pandemic have been felt deeply.

As vaccines for people in the United States become more widely available, understanding the impact of the pandemic on substance abuse and treatment remains important for determining the next steps and helping those in need of care.

In this blog, AddictionResource.net describe some of the ways that the coronavirus pandemic has affected the lives of people with substance use disorders over the past year.