Evidence-informed policy brief – Substance use and related harms in the context of COVID-19: a conceptual model

As the effects of COVID-19 have been unfolding, growing attention has been paid to the intersection of COVID-19 and substance use and the related harms. However, there are few theories and little empirical evidence to guide investigations in this area. To advance this emerging area of inquiry, we pr...

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Published inChronic diseases in Canada Vol. 40; no. 11/12; pp. 342 - 349
Main Authors Enns, Aganeta, Pinto, Adena, Venugopal, Jeyasakthi, Grywacheski, Vera, Gheorghe, Mihaela, Kakkar, Tanya, Farmanara, Noushon, Bhumika Deb, Noon, Amy, Orpana, Heather
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ottawa Public Health Agency of Canada 01.11.2020
Subjects
Alcohol
Coping
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Disease transmission
Drug use
Editorials
Feedback
Health surveillance
Hypotheses
Literature reviews
Mental health
Narcotics
Pandemics
Public health
Canada
Ottawa Ontario Canada
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Summary:As the effects of COVID-19 have been unfolding, growing attention has been paid to the intersection of COVID-19 and substance use and the related harms. However, there are few theories and little empirical evidence to guide investigations in this area. To advance this emerging area of inquiry, we present a conceptual model that synthesizes evidence, information and knowledge on substance use and related harms in the context of the pandemic. The conceptual model offers a visual representation of the connections between the pandemic and substance use and related harms, and can be used to identify areas for future research.
Bibliography:Correspondence: Aganeta Enns, 785 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9; Tel: 343-551-4367; Email: aganeta.enns@canada.ca
ISSN:2368-738X
DOI:10.24095/hpcdp.40.11/12.03