Opioids

Rapid review

What is the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on substance use, overdoses, and substance-related deaths? How have rates of overdoses and substance-related deaths been affected during the COVID-19 pandemic? What strategies have been used to mitigate substance use during the COVID-19 pandemic?


ID:

143

Document Type:

Rapid review

Population:

High Risk Group (e.g., homeless, substance users)

Setting:

Community

Public health topic area:

Addiction/Substance Use, Health equity

Contact Name:

Dr. Maureen Dobbins

Role:

Scientific Director

Contact Email:

nccmt@mcmaster.ca

Organization:

National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools

Jurisdiction (of reviewer):

Federal

Is this synthesis COVID-19 related?

Yes

Status of Review:

Completed

Date Completed:

2020-09-21

Date Submitted:

2020-07-16