Kenya is one the hardest hit nations in the use of drugs and alcohol during the Covid-19 pandemic, a global survey reports. Of 11 countries surveyed, Kenya, Oman and Georgia recorded the biggest changes in drug use, prices, availability and health impact. Locally, the study published on Friday in medRxiv, reports an increase in the use of alcohol, cannabis and sedatives, especially among people with substance use disorders (SUD) such as addiction. “There has been a surge in drugs abuse, especially due to home deliveries of both alcohol and drugs,” Judith Twala, the rehabilitation manager at Nacada, told The Standard. Twala, who participated in the study, said the increase in the availability of alcohol and some drugs, has been worsened by the ease of access through online and home delivery services.

Source: Standard Digital July 27, 2020 21:00 UTC