One of the biggest foes for an alcoholic or an addict like myself is isolation or being

isolated.

Home is a big trigger.

You know, that's where I did.

And a lot of my damage is at home.

The coronavirus has forced most of us to live very different lives and adapting to this

new life hasn't been easy for everyone.

Being in isolation can be especially challenging.

Maybe you have young, restless kids.

Maybe you're taking care of someone who's sick.

Or maybe you struggle with substance abuse and are now cut off from your support system.

Mental health professionals have told us that this pandemic could pose a serious threat

to people who rely on social contact for treatment.

Today, we'll talk about the risks facing those who are struggling with addiction and also

what resources are available to help them.

I'm Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent, and this is coronavirus.

Fact versus fiction.

After weeks of isolating ourselves to stop the spread of coronavirus, many of us still haven't

been able to settle into a new routine.

I know I've had a hard time with it myself.

That kind of disruption can take a toll, especially for those who are in the process of trying

to make a change in their lives, like getting sober.

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