Drug Abuse During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social200 enrolled

Overview

The pandemic we live through has put various sectors of the medical system and its tributaries to the test. The accumulation of external and internal stress has been completely correlated with the predisposition to psycho-emotional problems and, in turn, to drug use as an immature response for ego protection. That is why the economic, social, and psychological evaluation can help understand the current situation about drug abuse and how to help patients afflicted by it. The added stress of personal problems, work alterations, daily life in a pandemic, economic and varied responsibilities, and the understanding of the pandemic have predisposed and amplified the use of drugs to reduce emotional distress perceived by individuals. The hypothesis of this study is that the increment of stress and a lack of preparation for the pandemic are associated with increased drug abuse.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Substance Abuse Stress, Psychological

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * \> 18 years old * Willing to participate in the study * Patient currently with a paying job Exclusion Criteria: * Patients without a paying job

Locations (1)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Behaviour on drug and substance abuse

The survey inquires about the frequency and dosage of numerous substances such as coffee, alcohol, tobacco, and heroin since the pandemic started.

Time frame: Baseline

PHQ-9 Score

This inventory will be used to identify the presence and intensity of depressive disorders. The minimum score is 0, and the maximum score is 27.

Time frame: Baseline

GAD-7 Score

This questionnaire will be used to evaluate the presence and intensity of anxiety disorders. The minimum score is 0, and the maximum score is 21.

Time frame: Baseline