Coronavirus

NAADAC COVID-19 Resource List

Website

Health care professionals around the world are fighting tirelessly to reduce the harm that is being caused by COVID-19. Several public health organisations are creating and updating resources so that people can be updated on the changing...

COVID-19 and Substance Use Disorders: Recommendations for a Comprehensive Healthcare Response

Scientific article

12 April 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has become a sudden public health issue that has affected all communities around the world. Everyone has had to make adjustments to their lifestyles in a united effort to slow the spread of disease and prevent as...

AATOD Guidance to Opioid Treatment Programmes (OTPs) in Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

As the COVID-19 global crisis continues, it is vital that Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) remain stable sources of treatment for patients receiving support for opioid use disorders. The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid...

Resources for Addiction Treatment Providers

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

It is not always straight forward to find information and reliable resources on telehealth, state policies on OTP operation during this crisis, and insurance guidance. To support treatment provides, Shatterproof has gathered a list of...

Supporting People who Smoke or Vape During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Video and audio recordings

6 April 2020

Learning Objectives: Reflect on the conflicting evidence on smoking and vaping on COVID-19 Discuss the psychological impacts of social distancing and its effect on Tobacco Use Disorder Reflect on ideas on virtual care for smoking cessation

New Webinar Series: Mental Health & COVID-19

News

The Lancet Psychiatry, Mental Health Innovation Network, and United for Global Mental Health are launching a series of weekly webinars designed to provide policymakers and the wider health community with the latest evidence on the impact of...