This is an academic paper that assess treatment utilization among those with substance use disorders during the coronavirus pandemic. Like other areas of the healthcare system, findings from this study show that service disruption and fear of contracting COVID-19 have decreased treatment utilization among this population.
Continuum of Care
Treatment
Response Approach
COVID / Coronavirus related
Citation
Murphy, S.M., Yoder, J., Pathak, J., Avery, J. (2020). Healthcare utilization patterns among persons who use drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2020.108177