The New York Times (9/29, Swift, Goodnough) reports since the COVID-19 pandemic began, opioid-related deaths have increased in more than 40 states. The pandemic disrupted daily life for many in recovery by reducing access to treatment, disrupting employment, and isolating people from those they depend on for support.
Related Links:
— “‘The Drug Became His Friend”: Pandemic Drives Hike in Opiods Deaths ” Hilary Swift and Abby Goodnough, The New York Times, September 29, 2020