Opioid overdose deaths are surging nationwide, while the global pandemic continues. The increase in opioid overdose deaths is likely linked to the restrictions and closures due to COVID-19 that have hindered access to treatment and recovery services for those suffering from substance use disorder. #opioidcrisis #pandemic
Why are overdose deaths surging amid COVID-19?
There’s been an increase in opioid overdose deaths this year. Young adults are most affected, with death rates doubling over last year, and it’s believed that the unintended consequences of social distancing during the #COVID-19 outbreak may be behind these increases. An OSUWexMed explains what’s be…
