An Epidemic Amid the Pandemic

Stay at home orders come with a dangerous side effect for individuals living with substance abuse disorders. As cases of COVID-19 have rose across the country, so have the number of drug overdoses. Narcotics Anonymous meetings, a lifeline for the community they serve, have been moved online where they simply cannot provide the human connection that recoverees require. Director of Sober Living for an addiction resources center, Ron Smith, discusses the challenges of the pandemic for those in recovery and the perseverance he has seen.