Publications by authors named "Sam R Friedman"
J Stud Alcohol Drugs
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted illicit opioid markets, making it harder for users to access these substances.
- Researchers analyzed 300 Reddit posts from opioid-related discussions to understand these impacts during the early pandemic.
- Their findings revealed that users faced challenges like decreased drug supply and increased reliance on unreliable sources, heightening risks such as fatal overdoses.
