This is an academic paper that examines how the challenges presented by the coronavirus may further marginalize people who use drugs, especially in rural areas. The healthcare system, criminal justice system, housing, and overdose risks are discussed.
Resource Type
Peer-reviewed Articles and Reports
Continuum of Care
Treatment
Harm Reduction
Response Approach
COVID / Coronavirus related
Citation
Jenkins, W.D., Bolinski, R., Bresett, J., et al. (2020). COVID-19 During the Opioid Epidemic - Exacerbation of Stigma and Vulnerabilities. Journal of Rural Health. doi: 10.1111/jrh.12442. doi:10.1111/jrh.12442