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“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.
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