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Table 5 Summary of thematic findings around changes in substance quality and availability after lockdown

From: A social network analysis approach to assess COVID19-related disruption to substance use treatment and informal social interactions among people who use drugs in Scotland

Location

Findings summary

Area 1

More methadone available to buy on the street, less cannabis resin and reports of marijuana/grass being laced with “legal highs”.

Area 2

Some participants had relapsed on alcohol; a few were using substances less as not socialising; inconsistencies with prices, quality and cannabis supply.

Area 3

Little change in availability, price and quality of substances. Some differences mentioned around more crack, less heroin and cannabis resin availability, and grass being used more over pollen.

Area 4

Some people had been staying in hostels and tied this to using substances more. Some reports of less heroin and more Valium.

Area 5

Participants reported more substance use among them and their peers. Most reported no change in quality or frequency, one report of less cocaine and cannabis. Multiple reports of Buckfast being more expensive and harder to get.

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Addiction Science & Clinical Practice

ISSN: 1940-0640