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Methamphetamine, the Respiratory System and COVID-19 [report]
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Methamphetamine, the Respiratory System and COVID-19 [report]

Publication date: 2020
Author: Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

Summarizes what is currently known about the health risks associated with using methamphetamine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics covered include the effects of methamphetamine on heart and lung health, its potential impact on the immune system and guidance for reducing harms.

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