Lessons from the covid-19 pandemic for substance misuse services: findings from a peer-led study

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• who: Katy Holloway from the For many, the lockdown and measures implemented to contain the spread of the , virus resulted in changes in drug and alcohol use and associated behavioursGlobally, cross-sectional surveys identified increases in the consumption of some substances (e_g alcohol, cannabis, tramadol and benzodiazepines) and decreases in the use of others (e_g MDMA and cocaine). Increases were linked to feelings of stress, fear, isolation and boredom and were more common among dependent users. Decreases were linked to the closure of pubs, bars and nightclubs where u2018recreational` drugs are often consumed and were more common . . .
  

   

  

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