This page contains the latest COVID-19 related links as of 27 May 2020. To access the full catalogue of addiction related COVID-19 resources collected since late March 2020 click here
Compiled by Christine Goodair
Guidance
PHE Operational advice for alcohol, drugs and nicotine in emergency accommodation for people experiencing rough sleeping
Harm Reduction/ Treatment
Harm reduction innovations under lock-down discussed in SDF’s latest Drugs Uncut episode
UK Parliament Early Day Motion Treatment services during the COVID-19 outbreak
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction infographic ‘COVID-19 and Impaired Driving Risks’
News and Opinion
People with a dependency a hidden cost of lock-down Some of Australia’s most vulnerable have been at real risk, Dr Hester Wilson writes.
BMJ Editorials COVID-19 and alcohol—a dangerous cocktail
BMJ Blog Reducing alcohol harm during self-isolation needs a measured approach
Millions in UK smoking more amid COVID-19 crisis, study suggests
ADFAM Blog Adapting our support to families affected by a parent’s alcohol dependency in Swindon
People with substance use disorders face greater challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic –The Conversation US
Research
Drug and Alcohol Research Connections – May 2020 – latest news from NDARC, NDRI and NCETA, with a special coronavirus (COVID-19) focus in this issue
The association of smoking status with SARS-CoV-2 infection, hospitalisation and mortality from COVID-19: A living rapid evidence review (version 3)
Changes Related to COVID-19 in the Illegal Drug Supply and Access to Services, and Resulting Health Harms (CCENDU Alert)
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