Mayo Clinic Q&A: Opioid Crisis Worsens During COVID-19 Pandemic

Stress, isolation and limited access to resources are fueling rising rates of substance abuse and overdoses during the COVID-19 pandemic. While coronavirus has been the focus of so much attention this year, the opioid crisis has continued unabated and has even worsened. More than 40 states have reported increases in opioid-related deaths, according to the American Medical Association. (Published 01/01/2021)