Addressing Racial Disparities in Opioid Epidemic Dialogue
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Prevention Programs Fundamental in Opioid Misuse Epidemic
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The national dialogue about the opioid use disorder epidemic has largely centered on white populations, even though people of color have experienced higher rates of opioid-related deaths than non-Hispanic white people.
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Drug policy disparities are not just about race. The opioid crisis has had a major impact on families and children, affecting all aspects of service providers, including child welfare, courts, treatment providers, public health, and medical professionals. The consequences of childhood trauma related to opioids are severe in adolescence, with overdose death rates—highest for opioids—increasing among adolescents (aged 15-19).
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