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. 2021 Sep;26(9):4568-4569.
doi: 10.1038/s41380-021-01041-0. Epub 2021 Feb 15.

Mechanisms for substance use disorders in COVID-19

Zhicheng Lin  1
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Mechanisms for substance use disorders in COVID-19

Zhicheng Lin. Mol Psychiatry. 2021 Sep.
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The author declares that he has no conflict of interest.

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Fig. 1. Triple action of substance abuse in COVID-19.
Brown, the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In addition, AUD might cause behavioral disinhibition for increased exposure to infection.
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