Changes in Substance Use Among People Seeking Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evaluating Mental Health Outcomes and Resilience.

Molly CarlyleJanni LeungZoe C WalterJennifer JuckelCaroline L SalomCatherine A QuinnLily DavidsonRhiannon EllemGrace NewlandLeanne Hides

Published in: Substance abuse : research and treatment (2021)

The pandemic has led to increased frequency of AOD use for a subset of individuals seeking treatment. Depression, anxiety and resilience are important factors associated with altered AOD use, and changes in the motivations and control surrounding use. Special consideration of this should be considered during AOD treatment through the pandemic.

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