COVID-19: Changing the Landscape of Substance Use

Leahy, Laura G; Caverly, Susan

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“…Nurses have played an integral role in providing substance use and behavioral health services to those during the COVID‐19 pandemic (Leahy & Caverly, 2022). Considering the impact of COVID‐19 on PPW with SUDs is important as national trends indicated a rise in substance use during COVID‐19.…”

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“…At the time of enrollment in the HFP, women reported experiencing serious challenges to their wellbeing associated with substance Because substance use among PPW is complex, multifaceted coordinated systems of care are integral to PPW achieving recovery. Nurses have been at the frontline of developing protocols and processes for navigating substance use and health services (Leahy and Caverly, 2022). Thus, nurses are well-positioned to assess for substance use and begin the process of coordinating multiple systems of for PPW with SUDs, ensuring that women receive comprehensive treatment that addresses co-occurring disorders TA B L E 2 Intake to 6-month change on outcome variables within pandemic subgroups ( McKeever et 2014).…”

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Residential substance use treatment outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women: Distinct patterns for women enrolled before versus during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Chou

Noel

Williams

et al. 2022

J of Nursing Scholarship

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Introduction Substance use among pregnant and postpartum women (PPW) is a serious public health concern. The COVID‐19 pandemic has exacerbated substance use among the general population including pregnant women, and disrupted operations for substance use treatment centers. Little is known about the outcomes of substance use treatment for PPW before and during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Method Data from a longitudinal program evaluation were analyzed to examine outcomes among 136 PPW participating in a residential SUD treatment program, and to explore differences in treatment outcomes for women who enrolled in services before versus during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Analyses were used to test the significance of change from treatment intake to 6‐month post‐intake on assessments of substance use, mental health symptoms, and functioning collected to evaluate the Healthy Families Program (HFP), a comprehensive program for PPW located within a gender‐specific SUD treatment facility in the United States. Results Results indicated that from treatment intake to follow‐up assessment, clients self‐reported statistically significant improvements in family functioning and daily functioning as well as reduced days of substance use. Notably, the rate of treatment intakes declined during the COVID‐19 pandemic. In separate analyses by subgroup, mental health indicators showed improvements only for clients engaged in treatment before the COVID‐19 pandemic and not for clients served during the COVID‐19 pandemic, but substance use decreased significantly for both pre‐pandemic and pandemic enrollees. Conclusion Specialized treatment considerations and implications for PPW are discussed, including a need for added emphasis on co‐occurring mental health symptoms and family system stress during a pandemic, and the role of nurses in identifying and addressing these concerns. Additionally, potential relapse prevention efforts during COVID‐19 for PPW with substance use disorders are examined. Clinical Relevance The present research continues to highlight the importance of specialized treatment programming for PPW with SUDs as well as the potential need for additional recovery support mechanisms to be utilized during the COVID‐19 pandemic.

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Residential substance use treatment outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women: Distinct patterns for women enrolled before versus during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Chou

Noel

Williams

et al. 2022

J of Nursing Scholarship

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“…Access to drug services, like any other services, was disrupted by lockdown, social distancing and other restrictions during the pandemic [3,4]. Furthermore, community pharmacies are being affected by shortages of staff, disorganized services and drug availability, in turn this crisis originates urgent requirements to expand drug services, for protection of vulnerable individuals and minimizing the additional strain on the healthcare systems [1].…”

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dispensing medicines in the community pharmacy

Al-azzawi

Masheta

2023

JRS

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BACKGROUND: The world has faced an unprecedented challenge since COVID-19 emerged as a pandemic, which has led to quarantine and disruptions in drug services. During the pandemic, drug use habits and availability changed, causing a shift in behaviors and, in turn, medicine misuse. In Iraq, this is a major problem because many medicines can be easily obtained. OBJECTIVE: The study aims to describe the pattern of dispensing medications during the pandemic and to evaluate the biochemical and pathological consequences. METHOD: The analytical, observational, cross-sectional study was performed via a compiled questionnaire for 400 random pharmacists, and the analysis and interpretation of the biochemical and medical reports. RESULTS: Results revealed that dispensing of medications since the COVID-19 outbreak has increased by 74%, and the demand for medicines seems higher than required in comparison to the periods before the pandemic, while 60% of the dispensed medicines were taken just in case needed. In addition, the availability of medicines decreased by 61%, and the dispensing of common medicines increased due to the belief in their prophylactic action. Several biochemical abnormalities and pathological consequences were recorded due to the irrational use of medicines, and the highest percentage (12%) was seen in hepatic and liver enzymatic dysfunction and 8% for the endocrine and hormonal abnormalities. CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that most of the dispensed medicines were not used on a therapeutic or scientific basis during the pandemic.

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Telemedicine along the cascade of care for substance use disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States

Lin¹,

Pham²,

Zhu³

et al. 2023

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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COVID-19: Changing the Landscape of Substance Use

Cited by 3 publications

References 14 publications

Residential substance use treatment outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women: Distinct patterns for women enrolled before versus during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Residential substance use treatment outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women: Distinct patterns for women enrolled before versus during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dispensing medicines in the community pharmacy

Telemedicine along the cascade of care for substance use disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States

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