Social Determinants
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Racial and ethnic differences in medications for opioid use disorder and overdose in 11 state Medicaid programs from 2016 to 2020.
August 4, 2026 · Journal of substance use and addiction treatment
Key takeaway
Black people on Medicaid are less likely to get medication for opioid use disorder than white people, even though these treatments can prevent overdose. This unfair difference remains a problem, showing we need better access to care in our communities.
Why this matters for our communities
Research in social determinants helps close long-standing gaps in how Black and African American families are studied, diagnosed, and cared for. Use findings like this one to start informed conversations with your care team — not as a substitute for personal medical advice.
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