Suspicion and other feelings about COVID-19 vaccines and mask-wearing among individuals recovering from substance addiction

The results suggest that many COVID-19 prevention initiatives have gone right in terms of reaching individuals recovering from substance addiction. Public health officials may consider alternative ways of reaching individuals whose frame of reference regarding vaccines, public health, and government outreach is one of suspicion and distrust of facts. Future research should examine sources of health and medical information, and how these contribute to individuals' vaccination hesitancy.