Why Are People Acting So Weird? Social Disruption Stress and

Why Are People Acting So Weird? Social Disruption Stress and Substance Use During the Pandemic

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COVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives over the last two years. Policymakers at the local, state, and federal level are seeking solutions to myriad problems including addressing rising rates of substance misuse and addiction. In this program, experts discuss the increase in opioid use and overdose deaths as well as the increase in youth using e-cigarettes. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38200]

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