Evaluating the trends and impact of COVID-19 on illicit drug and benzodiazepine use in drivers: A retrospective large-scale study based on oral fluid testing
Although a slight impact on drug use was observed during the strict lockdown, consumption increased again for all substances (particularly ketamine), except for opiates, methadone and benzodiazepines.
Authors
- Ana De-Castro-Ríos
- María Cobo-Golpe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3158-6118)
- Ángela López-Rabuñal
- Angelines Cruz
- Elena Lendoiro
- Miriam Blanco-Ces
Institutions
- Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Drug and Alcohol Dependence
- Published
- 2026-02-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2026.113107
- Primary Topic
- Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00