Original research
by
Frank, David et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
International
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Our objective in this research was to examine if, and how, disruptions to illicit opioid markets related to Covid-19 have affected people who use illicit opioids.
Findings/Key points
Our findings suggest that COVID-19 has created market conditions that place people who use opioids at risk of adverse outcomes, such as fatal overdose.
Design/methods
Analysis of 300 posts from Reddit
Keywords
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