The Twindemic: Substance Use During COVID-19

Let’s talk about another epidemic: the overdose crisis.With social isolation at an all-time high, overdose rates have been on the rise during COVID-19. It’s being called the “twindemic,” and public health leaders are advocating for more prevention measures, education, and resources to address it. In this week’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz, an addiction psychiatrist and the former chief medical officer at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Along with our co-hosts Dr. Jim McDonald and Dr. Philip Chan, Dr. Katz talks about the connection between mental health and substance use conditions. What does Dr. Katz say is key to addressing discrimination and bias surrounding these topics? Download this week’s episode to learn more.