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Pandemic Exacerbates Oregon’s Addiction Crisis: Overdose Deaths Rise 70% Lynne Terry Tue, 10/27/2020 - 11:25
“The realization that we will be dealing with COVID-19 for some time, and other stressors related to jobs, school and social isolation, may increase feelings of anxiety and depression,” an expert said.

Overdose deaths spiked nearly 70% in April and May in Oregon, which already has the fourth-highest addiction rate in the country. 

The dramatic rise confirmed the fears of advocates and providers that COVID-19 would worsen the addiction crisis in the state.