The Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Addiction, Violence, and Crime

This project investigates the multifaceted impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns on various societal issues. The research examines the relationship between lockdown measures and the rise in drug and alcohol addiction, exploring the underlying causes and contributing factors. Furthermore, it analyzes the increase in domestic violence cases, linking them to the stress, isolation, and economic hardships brought about by the pandemic. The project also delves into the potential correlation between these factors and an increase in crime rates. The study provides an overview of the research, its rationale, scope, and significance, along with clearly defined aims, objectives, and research questions. It includes a comprehensive literature review, details the research methodology, and presents data collection and analysis findings, followed by a discussion of the results and concluding remarks. The project also includes reflections on the research process and its implications. The research is important to understand the complex interplay between public health crises and societal well-being.

COVID 19, LOCKDOWN ADDICTIONS IN DRUGS AND
ALCOHOL, INCREASED NUMBER OF DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE, INCREASED NUMBER OF CRIMES

Contents
Title of the Project...........................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................................................1
Overview of the research.............................................................................................................1
Rationale of the Research............................................................................................................2
Scope and Significance of the Research......................................................................................3
Research Aim...............................................................................................................................4
Research Objectives.....................................................................................................................4
Research Questions......................................................................................................................4
Structure of the Research.............................................................................................................4
2: Literature Review........................................................................................................................7
Chapter 3: Research Methodology................................................................................................14
Chapter 4: Data Collection and analysis........................................................................................17
(Source: Party Drugs Lose Out Because of COVID-19, 2020).....................................................18
(Source: Violence against children, 2020)....................................................................................21
Chapter 5: Discussion....................................................................................................................22
Chapter 6: Conclusion...................................................................................................................22
Chapter 7: Reflection.....................................................................................................................23
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................27
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................28

Title of the Project
COVID 19, Lock-down Addictions in drug and alcohol, increased number of Domestic
violence, increased number of Crimes.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview of the research
The project mainly initiates to examine COVID 19 Lock-down, Addictions in drug and
alcohol, increased number of Domestic violence, increased number of Crimes. However, COVID
19 is a newly and highly infected disease that is mainly developed by a newely discovered virus
which is known as Corona virus. This is a (CoV) a large family of viruses that are generated high
illness ranging via the common cold to more severe diseases likewise Middle East Respiratory
Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel corona
virus (nCoV) is a new strain which has not been previously identified in humans. COVID 19 is
recognized as the serious health issue which mainly cause illness and death among people.
Therefore, it is a highly spread virus from which the entire globe is suffering, thus the
government of each country are taking initiated to impose restriction over people to not moving
out from the houses for the reason of cause death and serious health issues. Moreover, the
restrictive standard are internationally opted through the immense number of regions, cities and
the countries and it is made them necessary to close all the usual recreational settings in that
stimulants drugs are commonly abused. Due to the restrictions of the government individual are
quarantine and are not able to living the previous as they are restricted to go on a crowded places
and the policies are also imposed to restrict people to move out from the houses, because the
issue is mainly generated with the increasing interaction of the people (New Trends of Substance
Abuse During COVID-19 Pandemic: An International Perspective, 2020). Despite from this,
since in house drugs abuse became the most feasible aspect, other private encounters might have
caught on, such as chemsex. In particular this, the phenomenon of using drugs and alcohol is
mainly originated in the large cities of Northern Europe, that has gradually spread around the
continent and is now a worrying reality in western European countries. Other rising trends of
substance abuse involving the cognitive enhancers and new psychoactive substances. In addition
to this, the consequent social isolation and the likely limited access to detoxification centers
caused additional psychological distress, pushing drug addicts toward alternative psychotropic
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drugs, possibly through illegal online marketplaces. The project specifically contains the study
about the aspect of Lock down and the quarantine situations during the pandemic of COVID 19
and how the addiction of drugs and alcohol increased the number of domestic violence and
crimes. The Substance abuse is mainly recognize as a neuro psychiatric disorder which is defined
by a recurring desire to rapidly consuming the drug and alcohol which are created harmful
consequences. Therefore, it is a widely recognized aspect that substance abuse and its related
consequences are cam under the major public health issues for young adults and has a wider
influence over the society as a whole. It is a prevalent global public health concern with
prevalence estimates of 20%–25% of individuals aged 12 or older (Domestic violence and
substance abuse during COVID19: A systematic review, 2020). Alcohol and the drugs are
recognized as the is the most commonly exploited substance, with one out of three young adults
reporting excessive drinking habits. Hence, the dysfunctional alcohol usage is one of the major
medical concern, while marijuana or drug is also considered as the second and widely applied
substance and is also frequently found in victims of fatal automobile accidents, highlighting the
potential negative impact of the drug. In addition, among first-time substance users, about 25%
of them use non-medical psycho-therapeutics, 6.3% use inhalants, and 2% use hallucinogens. It
contributes to morbidity and mortality in the population of young individuals with significant
consequences, including criminality and violence.
Rationale of the Research
The project into consideration is based on conducting an analysis over the aspect of
COVID 19 Lock-down, Addictions in drug and alcohol, increased number of Domestic violence,
increased number of Crimes, therefore, it is a widely recognized area of study, which needs
appropriate attention to enhance suitable recognition in relation to the aspect of COVID 19 and
the increases of violence and crime due to the addiction of alcohol and drugs. The major reason
for executing an analysis over the specific subject is that, it is a major issue which is widely
spread and creates a huge impact over the living and the health condition of people, thus due to
high spread of corona-virus people within the entire globe are facing the issue of high illness and
death. Therefore, analysis over this subject is imperative for each individual within the globe to
enhance recognition about the issue and its influence over increasing violence and crime. The
another key reason for conducting this analysis is individual interest of the researcher as the
investigator wants to explore own ability and knowledge in relation to the aspect of dock-down
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and the increasing number of domestic violence and the crimes due to high addiction of drugs
and alcohol. Therefore, this subject is appropriate for each individual within the globe and also
needs suitable attention to gain appropriate idea about the same. The project is valuable in
developing individual's personal and professional skills in relation to the aspect o Corona-virus
and how it creates issue among people related with mental disability, violence and crimes.
Scope and Significance of the Research
The project into actual assessment is based on the COVID 19 Lock down, addiction in
the drugs and alcohol, increased number of domestic violence, increased number of crimes.
Therefore, the scope of the study is wide as it is imperative in developing suitable recognition in
relation to the aspect of Corona virus and how it influences the living of people and generates
higher violence and crimes with the increasing use of alcohol and drugs. The project mainly
initiates the aspect that, COVID 19 is a newly originates virus which has wider impact over the
entire world and create high illness and death among the people. Due to high spread of Corona-
virus virus the government of each country has imposed restrictions over people and quarantine
them over their houses of a single place. Hence, COVID 19 is a highly effected virus which
mainly spreads due to high interaction among people and lock down will is termed to be the most
efficient way to reduce the range of infected people and making people safe from this deadly
virus. The study has also contains that, in the pandemic situation of COVID 19 the substance and
the use of alcohol are increasingly high, as people got frustrated to be stated at same place. In
addition to this the virus has also create a bad influence over the economic condition of each
country and due to high recession in the employee the range of job loss and business downfall
are arises. The usage of alcohol and substance involving drugs are increasingly high and it cause
high violence, physical abuses and the crime. The project is also significant in determining the
aspects which cause high violence and the crimes within he society and the effective use of
substances and alcohol. Therefore, the increasing incidence of domestic violence and substance
or alcohol abuse might have an essential influence on public health in the long term. Thus. it is
important that these challenges mainly attains enough attention from the authorities, while
preventive ways are taken to mitigate their significant negative causes. Although there have been
numerous publications evaluating the developments of psychiatric conditions in the midst of
COVID-19, many of them are primarily speculative. The goal of this study was to perform a
detailed evaluation with the support of conducting primary and secondary research in relation to
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the consequences of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-CoV-2 infection in terms of
substance abuse and domestic violence, and compare incidences found.
Research Aim
The key aim of this specific analysis on which the entire project is based, therefore, the
suitable aim of this analysis is “To examine COVID 19 Lock-down, Addictions in drug and
alcohol, increased number of Domestic violence, increased number of Crimes”.
Research Objectives
The key objectives which are encompasses over the aim of the project are associated as below:
 To understand the concept of COVID 19.
 To articulate the increasing addiction of drug and alcohol during the outbreak of COVID 19.
 To determine the influence of COVID 19 over increasing the number of Domestic violence
and crimes.
 To identify how, lock-down and quarantine process affects the mental health of people
during the pandemic of COVID 19.
 To access the measures which can be opt to resolve the issue of drug, alcohol, violence and
crimes during the outbreak of Corona Virus.
Research Questions
The key research questions that are encompasses over the aim and objectives of the research are
described as below:
 What is the concept of outbreak of COVID 19 on social and economical factors?
 What is the increasing addiction of drug and alcohol during the outbreak of COVID 19?
 What is the influence of COVID 19 over increasing the number of Domestic violence and
crimes?
 How, lock down and quarantine process affects the mental health of people during the
pandemic of COVID 19?
 What are the effective measures that can be opt to resolve the issue of drug, alcohol,
violence and crimes during the outbreak of Corona Virus?
Structure of the Research
This is an important area of an investigation as it is imperative in providing suitable
understanding about the different chapters that are involved in the project. An investigation can
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be represented as a systematic research in relation to a specified area of study and source in
respect to implement assorted facts and reach at significant outcome. A research is mainly
encompasses over some specified aspects that aid the investigation towards right direction via
assessing all the activities of research. The structure of a project is imperative in specifying the
chapters that are covered in the project and the specification of the chapters in effective manner.
The suitable aspects of the chapters are associated as under:
Chapter 1: Introduction
This defined as the most imperative and fundamental aspect of the research as it is
significant in exploring the idea about the investigation subject in the manner of developing an
overview or the background of the topic. In this aim and objectives are also explained over
which are research is based and the chapter in also explaining the purpose, significance and the
scope of the project. The section of introduction mainly underlines the advance by that
researcher can determine the issue of the exploration.
Chapter 2: Literature Review
This also evaluated as the second and another imperative area of an investigation as it is
significant in clearly defining the research issues with the suitable assistance of developing
theoretical framework. In the context of this present investigation work based on the aspect of
COVID 19 Lock-down, Addictions in drug and alcohol, increased number of Domestic violence,
increased number of Crimes, literature review is imperative in developing recognition of
individual in relation to the specific filed. Hence, in this information accumulation is based over
the secondary sources in which books, journals, articles and the past research project based on
the similar filed are involve.
Chapter 3: Research Methodology
This is the another important aspect of the study as it is fundamentally relay over various
applications and procedures that are supportive in aiding the researcher in gathering, analysing
and evaluating information in suitable ways as to creating legitimate and solid result. Therefore
the selection of methodology mainly renders detailed analysis in relation to the methodologies
that are supportive for a specific study moving in the right direction. This chapter of the
investigation mainly covers different applications like research strategy, research philosophy,
approach, data collection tools, sampling approaches, ethics, limitations, validity and reliability
of the research.
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Chapter 4: Data collection and Analysis
This is the essential and fundamental piece of research work, in which gathered data is
assessed in the light of research questions and objectives. In the context to this present research
work data collection is based over primary source of data collection as in this questionnaire will
be developed to gather primary information. In addition to this, the analysis of the data is based
over conducting thematic analysis in which these are developed over the aspects which covers
the aim and objectives of the research.
Chapter 5: Discussion
This is the another imperative aspect which is significant in conducting a suitable
analysis over the information accumulated within the section of literature review, thus in this
suitable disused is held over the information that are gathered over the aim and objectives of the
research and provide suitable summary over the understanding of the researcher. This section
mainly represents discussion over the aspects that are widely linked with the questions that are
covered in literature review.
Chapter 6: Conclusion
This section of the investigation is imperative aspect of the research wherein conclusion
is created in accordance with the research objectives and aim of the study. Therefore, this section
is creating value in summarising the analysis and findings of the project. In the context to this
present study, this section mainly initiates that how the lock down situation during the COVID
19 influences the mental health of the people and how the increasing use of drugs and substance
affects the living of people and generates more violence and crime.
Chapter 7: Reflection
This section is based on providing individual own experience in the execution of the project,
thus in this researcher will discuss about the aspects on which the knowledge of the researcher
has enhanced and how the developed knowledge will help them to gain personal and professional
development.
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2: Literature Review
This can also be recognised as the most important part of investigation projects that aid in
executing an in-depth research as to reaching at final result and outcomes. In this section data has
to be gathered by researcher through secondary sources such as books, journals, online sites. In
this part of research past research which is related to the similar aspect of study helps in
rendering an appropriate information as to carry out the research activities into appropriate and
efficient way. This section is based on research objectives in which research issue is mention in
the form of statement. In this present research project based on the aspect of examine COVID 19
Lock-down, Addictions in drug and alcohol, increased number of Domestic violence, increased
number of Crimes, literature review is effective in enhancing theoretical frame work to conduct
descriptive evaluation. Therefore, in this information accumulation is mainly based on secondary
source of data collections like books, journals, articles and so on are imperative in enhancing
individual recognition.
The concept of COVID 19.
According to Joynt (2020), in the Lancet infection diseases, Francois-Xavier Lescure and
the colleagues evaluated that first cases of the Corona virus disease 2019 which is also known
as COVID 19 in Europe, that were reported in France. The descriptive clinical features of five
patients with COVID 19 are integrated with the quantitative server acute respiratory syndrome
corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral RNA load from nasopharyngeal and other selected sampling
sites. In another words, a highly contagious respiratory disease implemented by the SARS-CoV-
2 virus. SARS-CoV-2 is thought to increase from individual to individual via droplets released
when an infected individual is out from the houses and coughs, sneezes, or talks with other
people. It may also be extend via poignant a surface with the virus on it and then touching one’s
mouth, nose, or eyes (He and Harris, 2020). Corona is a highly affected virus by which the entire
globe is affected and the situation caused by this virus may create death of high illness among
people. The most common signs and symptoms of this high affected Corona Virus fever, cough,
and trouble breathing. Muscle pain, chills, headache, sore throat, and a loss of taste or smell may
also occur. The signs and symptoms are mainly appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the SARS-
CoV-2 virus. Some individual may not have any symptoms but are still able to increase the virus.
Most individual with COVID-19 recuperate without taking any treatment or medicine, on the
other side few are higher risk of serious illness. Therefore, people who are facing the higher risk
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of illness involving older adults and people with serious medical issues, such as heart or lung
disease, diabetes, cancer, or a weak immune system. Are facing major issue and also facing the
death causes. The serious health issues may involve life-threatening pneumonia and organ
failure.
As per Cennimo (2020), Corona infection sickness 2019 refers as the illness which is for the
most part brought about by a novel corona virus and now it is called extreme intense respiratory
condition corona virus 2. In this manner, the infection was first distinguished in the midst of an
episode of respiratory disease cases in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. COVID are
zoonotic, this implies they are communicated among creatures and people. Subsequently, the
unmistakable assessment examinations found that SARS-CoV was communicated from civet
felines to people and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to people. A few known COVID 19
are circling in creatures that have not yet tainted people (Sher, 2020). The infection has hardly
any normal indications of contamination which includes respiratory manifestations, fever, hack,
windedness and breathing troubles. In more extreme cases, contamination can make pneumonia,
serious intense respiratory disorder, kidney disappointment and even demise.
As per the views of Lauren M. Sauer, M.S., 2020, COVID 19 is characterized as he sickness
which is chiefly caused through the new COVID 19 which was actualized in China in 2019.
Along these lines, it is a group of infections which can make sicknesses similarly the normal
chilly, serious intense respiratory condition and centre East respiratory disorder (Muhammad,
Long, and Salman, 2020). The illness of COVID 19 is caused through SARS-CoV-2 which can
trigger what specialists call a respiratory parcel contamination; it can likewise impact the upper
respiratory lot or lower respiratory lot. According to the perspectives investigation of Healeem,
Javaid, Vaishya, 2020, COVID 19 is a significant issue which is essentially affecting the
everyday life and is hindering the monetary state of globe. Subsequently, the pandemic has
impacted enormous number of individuals, who are either debilitated or are being murdered
through the spread of Corona virus (COVID-19: what does viral RNA load really mean?, 2020).
The increasing addiction of drug and alcohol during the outbreak of COVID 19.
As per views of Vanderbruggen, Matthys Van Laere Zeeuws Santermans Van den Ameele
(2020), Corona Virus disease 2019, is a high effected infection which is mainly caused through
the virus SARS-CoV-2, therefore, the infection is effectively contagious and developed server
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pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome and death particularly in vulnerable population
involving the older adults and the individual with chronic medical conditions likewise
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory issues, hypertension or the malignancy (Vindegaard
and Benros., 2020). In an attempt to control the 2019 corona virus disease COVID 19 pandemic,
government around the globe have executed distancing measures during the search for medical
countermeasures, resulting in millions of individual being isolated for the long time duration.
Within the several countries or regions, the quick and dramatic social change were executed to
slow contagion and flatten the curve of the pandemic to preserve capacity of healthcare
resources, that involves asking individual to stay at home as much as possible. Quarantine and
the social isolation is a stress full situation for the individual and associated with psychological
issues, mainly in older adults, females, people from lower social-economic groups and those with
underlying mental health issues (Lythgo and Middleton, ., 2020). Therefore the Psychological
problems can include anxiety, depression, acute stress disorder, substance abuse, insomnia, and
post-traumatic stress disorder. Alcohol misuse is one of the leading causes of preventable
mortality, contributing annually to about 3 million deaths worldwide. In some people, long term,
excessive alcohol misuse might escalate within an alcohol use disorder. The suitable public
health effects of long-term isolation on alcohol use and misuse are unknown (Alcohol use and
misuse during the COVID-19 pandemic: a potential public health crisis? 2020).
According to the views of Clay and Parker (2020), the current circumstance most likely like
never before throughout the entire existence of human development. In this manner, substance
use Disorders (SUD), are chiefly described through a variety of mental, physical, and social
manifestations, and become an extraordinary general wellbeing concern, guarantee legitimately
or in a roundabout way the lives of millions of individuals consistently. Notwithstanding, the
utilization of liquor and iillicit chronic drug use cost around 1.5% of the worldwide weight of
infection and it very well may be as high as 5% in certain countries as indicated by late
information (Self-Reported Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Use during COVID-19 Lockdown
Measures: Results from a Web-Based Survey, 2020). Notwithstanding this the illness of
(COVID-19) is without a doubt perceived as the best general well-being calamity of our
occasions and has been making all inclusive worry inside the whole globe in the course of recent
months and is hurling a few difficulties for us from multiple points of view like impacts the
typical living of individuals, party. Way of life of individuals, etc.
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The influence of COVID 19 over increasing the number of Domestic violence and crimes.
According to Abdo, Miranda, Santos, Junior and Bernardo (2020), COVID 19 ha shocked
the globe with unprecedented consequences within the assorted health and economic aspects. As
it increases around the globe, numerous publications have described its psychiatric
consequences. Although the clinicians and the health care systems are mainly concern over
managing critically ill patients in an attempt to limit the number of the causalities, psychiatric
disease burden is developing importantly. In this current business era, the alcohol and the
substance abuse are increasing the developed use of domestic violence are expected, according to
experience obtained from the previous natural catastrophes. It has also been postulated that social
distancing and quarantines might be an additional contributor to the aggravation of such
conditions (GrubaughHanage and Rasmussen, 2020). Domestic violence is recognised as the
physical and emotional violence which might encompasses intimate partner’s violence, elderly
violence, child abuse and the pet abuse. It mainly influences many people regardless of age and
represents the leading cause of feminicide. It is known that domestic violence has several long-
term consequences, being a risk aspect numerous mental health conditions likewise mood
disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance or
alcohol abuse. Substance abuse is usually considered a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized
by a recurring desire to continue taking the drug despite harmful consequences. It is a known fact
that substance abuse and its related consequences are a significant public health problem for
young adults impacting the society as a whole. It is a prevalent global public health concern with
prevalence estimates of 20%–25% of individuals aged 12 or older. Alcohol is the most
commonly used substance, with one out of three young adults reporting excessive drinking habits
(Loneand Ahmad, 2020). Dysfunctional alcohol use is one of the most significant medical
burdens, while marijuana is the second most used substance and is also often found in victims of
fatal auto mobile accidents, highlighting the potential negative consequences of the drug. In
addition, among first-time substance users, about 25% of them use non-medical
psychotherapeutics, 6.3% use inhalants, and 2% use hallucinogens. It contributes to morbidity
and mortality in the population of young individuals with significant consequences, including
criminality and violence.
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