MD Magazine (4/27, Walter) reports NIDA Director Dr. Nora D. Volkow spoke at the American Psychiatric Association Spring Highlights Meeting 2020 about the risk of coronavirus infection for people with substance abuse disorders. Dr. Volkow “said because of the COVID-19 pandemic there is concern over a surge and increase in drug use.” Dr. Volkow compared the lung pathologies seen in some coronavirus cases to those seen in people with vaping-associated lung injuries. Dr. Volkow also said that some people with substance use disorder may be at increased risk for the transmission of other infectious diseases for certain groups.
Related Links:
— “Substance Abuse Disorders Particularly Concerning During COVID-19 Pandemic, “Kenny Walter, MD Magazine, April 27, 2020