How do we deal with an addiction crisis during the nightmare of COVID? Individuals that suffer from substance use disorder (SUD) are facing even more challenges during COVID-19 as a vulnerable population that is experiencing isolation, loss of support, employment, food security, housing, transportation and safety issues. This stress and isolation have contributed to rising overdose deaths, up by as much as 42% compared to last year. Our addiction crisis is worsening during these unprecedented times and the impact to mental health is taking a toll on this population.
On November 17, 2020, the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) and Averhealth sponsored a webinar to discuss the SUD epidemic prior to the pandemic, the current landscape, and offer solutions for how we can address these issues of social isolation, economic hardships and loss of support for those suffering with SUD.
IBH President Robert L. DuPont, MD presented alongside General Barry R. McCaffrey, U.S. Army (Retired) and Bertha Madras, PhD.
The recorded webinar can be watched online via Averhealth.
