Isolation due to coronavirus coupled with stimulus checks may spell relapse and overdose for many
The covid-19 pandemic is one of the most challenging circumstances ever encountered in the history of the United States. The isolating shelter-in-place orders that are in effect in all but 9 states presents a unique set of difficulties for both the prevention and recovery communities. The disease of addiction is characterized by profound feelings of isolation. By the time users have spiraled deep into the disease, they have long since cut themselves off from support systems such as work, friends, and family. Thus, for many in recovery, isolation can be a powerful trigger to relapse, especially forced isolation. In fact, [...]
The covid-19 pandemic is one of the most challenging circumstances ever encountered in the history of the [...]

