The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on addictive disorders—an update

Abstract

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on addictive disorders-an update Overall, the early phases of the pandemic were not associated with more consumption of opioids, alcohol, cannabis and involvement in gambling, but there has been evidence for an increase in addictive behaviours among specific groups. Tobacco use stands somewhat apart with evidence of both increased quitting and more initiation.Natural experiments and other longitudinal research studies are needed to estimate lasting change.