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Guidance for people who use substances on COVID-19 (Yale University, USA)

Original/alternative title: 
Guidance for people who use substances on COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)
Summary: 

This is guidance for people who use drugs from Yale University.

Main subject: 

harm reduction

Abstract

This abstract is provided here as a convenience only. Check the publisher's website (if available) for the definitive version.

The guidance begins: Be aware withdrawal symptoms are similar to COVID-19, if symptoms persist you could be infected. Practice safer drug use: minimise the need to share supplies; minimise contact; prepare your drugs yourself; plan & prepare for overdose.