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Impact of COVID-19 and associated restrictions on people who inject drugs in Australia: findings from the Illicit Drug Reporting System 2020

By: Series: Drug Trends Bulletin SeriesSydney National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) 2020Description: 9pSubject(s): Online resources: Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on travel and gathering have likely had major impacts on drug supply, use and harms and there have been significant challenges with delivery of drug treatment and harm reduction services. People who use drugs may also be at increased risk of COVID-19 transmission because of the social nature of drug procurement and use. The IDRS project has been adapted to collect important data on people’s experiences during COVID-19. Jurisdictional reports also available. Related term: Coronavirus
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The COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on travel and gathering have likely had major impacts on drug supply, use and harms and there have been significant challenges with delivery of drug treatment and harm reduction services. People who use drugs may also be at increased risk of COVID-19 transmission because of the social nature of drug procurement and use. The IDRS project has been adapted to collect important data on people’s experiences during COVID-19.

Jurisdictional reports also available.

Related term: Coronavirus

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