NIDA Director Outlines Potential Risks to People Who Smoke and Use Drugs During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment .
However, those with underlying medical problems are more likely to develop serious illness.
In this article Dr. Volkow discusses how the serious health risks of COVID-19 pose unique challenges to people who smoke or vape, are already struggling with substance use disorders (SUD), or are in recovery from addiction .
