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Study shows Opioid Addiction More Likely For People Who Had Covid-19

Illustration showing a purple human head profile with a green virus particle inside, representing mental health effects of pandemic stress|Close-up of oxycodone prescription bottle with pills scattered around, alongside a COVID-19 positive test tube, illustrating the intersection of the opioid epidemic and coronavirus pandemic

A study conducted on the survivors of COVID-19 has revealed many worrying aspects. This includes a huge rise in opioid use disorders. Washington University School of Medicine and V.A. St. Louis Healthcare System researchers conducted a comprehensive study. The study was on the mental and physical health of patients who had and survived the COVID-19 […]