Open AccessSubstance use, mental disorders and COVID-19: a volatile mix
Author(s) -
Christina Marel,
Katherine L. Mills,
Maree Teesson
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
current opinion in psychiatry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.66
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 1473-6578
pISSN - 0951-7367
DOI - 10.1097/yco.0000000000000707
Subject(s) - covid-19 , substance use , psychiatry , medicine , virology , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty) , outbreak
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions have uniquely and disproportionately affected vulnerable populations. This review summarizes recent evidence on the relationship between psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders and COVID-19, highlighting acute and long-term risks, pharmacotherapy interactions and implications regarding appropriate and timely evidence-based treatment.