key: cord-1020239-ss5o5llp
authors: Fruitman, Kate; Knight, Rachel N.; Avery, Jonathan
title: Virtual Engagement with Peer Recovery Specialists for Patients with Substance Use Disorders Hospitalized during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Report
date: 2022-01-13
journal: J Acad Consult Liaison Psychiatry
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaclp.2022.01.001
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doc_id: 1020239
cord_uid: ss5o5llp

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Introduction: 20 There is growing appreciation for the role of recovered individuals-those who share 21 experiential knowledge on the struggle of addiction and recovery-in connecting patients to of underlying medical and psychiatric conditions. 2 As such, many Americans reported increasing 34 or initiating substance use to cope with these pandemic-associated stressors. 2

The incorporation of telehealth in SUD treatment sought to increase access to safe care at 36 a time of increased need. 2,3 Telehealth has been successfully utilized during the COVID-19 37 pandemic to decrease exposure risk to providers and patients. Notably, the success of 38 teleconference-based healthcare delivery has been shown to be effective in the treatment of a 39 variety of SUDs, including AUD, opioid use disorder, and nicotine use disorder. 3

Mental health, substance use, and suicidal ideation during the 88 COVID-19 pandemic-United States

Substance use disorders and telehealth in the 92 COVID-19 pandemic era: a new outlook

Mental health care 94 providers' attitudes toward telepsychiatry: a systemwide, multisite survey during the 95 COVID-19 pandemic

Impact of COVID-19 on Peer Support Specialists in the United States: Findings 98 From a Cross-Sectional Online Survey