Informal Coping Strategies Among People Who Use Opioids During COVID-19: Thematic Analysis of Reddit Forums.
Josh ArshonskyNoa KrawczykAmanda M BuntingDavid FrankSamuel R FriedmanMarie A BraggPublished in: JMIR formative research (2022)
Reddit discussion forums have provided a community for people to share strategies for reducing opioid use and support others during the COVID-19 pandemic. Future research needs to assess the impact of COVID-19 on opioid use behaviors, especially during periods of limited treatment access and isolation, as these can inform future efforts in curbing the opioid epidemic and other substance-related harms.