"More addiction-treatment medicine is being sent home with heroin addicts than ever before after state and federal regulators eased restrictions amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak," according to the article published in the Baltimore Sun and Washington Post. Links to the article are below.
It is not always straight forward to find information and reliable resources on telehealth, state policies on OTP operation during this crisis, and insurance guidance.
To support treatment provides, Shatterproof has gathered a list of resources to help guide practice during the crisis.
Farhoudian, A., Baldacchino, A., Clark, N., Gerra, G., Ekhtiari, H., & Dom, G., et al. (2020). Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Substance Use Disorders: Recommendations for a Comprehensive Healthcare Response. Basic and Clinical Neuroscience, 11(2), 129-146. http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/bcn.11.covid19.1
The coronavirus pandemic has become a sudden public health issue that has affected all communities around the world. Everyone has had to make adjustments to their lifestyles in a united effort to slow the spread of disease and prevent as many casualties as possible.
People who use drugs (PWUD) are often at increased risk during this pandemic because of the behaviours linked with drug use and the settings in which drug use take place. They are also more likely to experience stigma and can find it harder to access appropriate help.
Despite the need for appropriate and guidance and evidenced...
As the COVID-19 global crisis continues, it is vital that Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) remain stable sources of treatment for patients receiving support for opioid use disorders.
The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AAOTD) has written guidance designed to support opioid treatment services through the COVID-19 crisis.
The guidelines cover:
Maintaining Adequate Supplies of Medications and Other Vital Materials
By Ruth Bender in Berlin and Rachel Pannett in Sydney April 9, 2020 8:00 am ET Countries are experimenting with both high- and low-tech ways to enforce lockdowns or self-quarantines. WSJ reporters in Rome, New York and Hong Kong compare their isolation experiences to show how some governments are...
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 4–5 p.m. OPENING REMARKS 4:05 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Sandro Galea (@sandrogalea), Dean and Robert A. Knox Professor, Boston University School of Public Health 4:15 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. Sarah Lipson, Assistant Professor, Boston University School of Public Health 4:25 p.m. – 4:35 p.m...
Comparto un video donde el Dr. Francisco Javier Pedroza Cabrera, hace algunas recomendaciones para mantener la salud mentar durante estos días de cuarentena.
El 7 de abril de 2020, el capítulo chileno de ISSUP en colaboración con ISSUP global organizó un webinar sobre la protección de la salud mental durante la epidemia COVID-1. Les agradecemos a todos su participación en el webinar.
Presentador: Dr. Carlos Ibáñez Piña: Médico Psiquiatra, Doctor en Ciencias Biomédicas, Jefe de la Unidad de Adicciones de la Clínica Psiquiátrica Universitaria de la Universidad de Chile, miembro del Departamento de Psiquiatría de Clínica las Condes, Director del capítulo chileno de la International Society of Substance Use Professionals y coordinador del piloto de...
Providing SUD services during a pandemic requires a mix of disaster preparedness, safety precautions, telehealth, and ethics. During her tenure as a leader in SUD treatment, Sheila Weix has been involved with emergencies related to the HIV epidemic, 9/11, and the 2008 economic collapse. She is...
Source: https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/virtual-recovery-resources.pdf In an infectious disease outbreak, when social distancing and self-quarantine are needed to limit and control the spread of the disease, continued social connectedness to maintain recovery are critically important...
People who use drugs and with rug use disorders are particularly vulnerable to Covid19 due to underlying health issues, social marginalization and higher economic and social vulnerabilities.
Stigma and discrimination of people who use drugs and with drug use disorders result in limited access to health, housing, employment and social support, and impacts on their efforts to stay safe during COVID-19 pandemic.
The Lancet Psychiatry, Mental Health Innovation Network, and United for Global Mental Health are launching a series of weekly webinars designed to provide policymakers and the wider health community with the latest evidence on the impact of...
