Brief Report: Increased Addictive Internet and Substance Use Behavior During the COVID‐19 Pandemic in China

2020496 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Yan Sun · Peking University

Yangyang Li · Peking University

Yanping Bao · Peking University

Shiqiu Meng · Peking University

Yankun Sun · Peking University

Günter Schumann · King's College London

Thomas R. Kosten · Baylor College of Medicine

Abstract

These three coping behaviors (internet, alcohol, and smoking) during this COVID-19-related crisis appear to have increased the risk for substance use disorders and internet addiction. (Am J Addict 2020;00:00-00).

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 and Mental Health Impact of Technology on Adolescents Digital Mental Health Interventions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal on Addictions

Volume 29, Issue 4, pp. 268-270

DOI: 10.1111/ajad.13066

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