Coronavirus / HealthExperts fear the coronavirus crisis could lead to a spike in overdoses, relapses and a host of other problems for illicit drug users.
Coronavirus has presented a potential crisis for illicit drug users, drying up supply and pushing people to more desperate measures.
While a shortage of illicit drugs might seem like a good thing, experts warn Australia could see a sharp rise in overdoses, putting pressure on already swamped health systems.
A shortage of drugs opens up a “Pandora's box of problems,” Melinda Lucas, a spokesperson for the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, told Crikey.
Register your email address to get FREE access on a 21-day trial.
By submitting this form, you agree to accept Crikey’s terms and conditions
Already a subscriber? Log in to keep reading
Reporter @AmberMaySchultz
Amber previously worked for Nine News and The Age and created student comedy talk show The Struggle. She was a Young Walkley finalist, Jacoby-Walkley scholar, and won an Ossie Our Watch award. Amber holds a Masters in International Relations and Journalism and is fluent in Spanish.
Join the conversation
The Crikey comment section is members-only content. Please login or sign up for a FREE trial to engage in the commentary.