Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute
Substance Use During the Pandemic: How Clinicians Can Help
01/06/2021![Mandy Owens](https://adai.uw.edu/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/owens-780x1024.jpg)
ADAI Research Scientist Mandy Owens, PhD, is featured in a recent article in APA’s Monitor on Psychology, talking about the rise in opioid and stimulant use during the pandemic, and how psychologists and clinicians can help.
Helping a patient struggling with substance use requires different approaches depending on the type of drug being used. Extending compassion and recognizing that every patient has unique needs is also key.