Wider impacts of COVID-19: A look at how substance-related harms across Canada have changed during the pandemic

There is an increasing concern about a range of wider impacts of the pandemic response. Among these is the impact on problematic substance use. Feelings of isolation, stress and anxiety, lack of a regular schedule, boredom and limited available or accessible services for people who use substances may impact harms. Deaths, hospitalizations and visits to the emergency department are examples of harms.

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Dernière modification	avril 17, 2026, 20:51 (TU)
Créé le	avril 17, 2026, 20:51 (TU)
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title_fr	Répercussions globales de la COVID-19 : Regard sur l’évolution des méfaits liés à la consommation de substances durant la pandémie
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