30. Race and MOUD30. Race and MOUD
Addiction Medicine Journal Club
Drs. Del Tredici and Keenan discuss racial disparities in opioid treatment, child opioid poisonings, and the CURE Act.
38:25•9 Oct 2023
Racial Gaps in Opioid Treatment: Unpacking the Barriers
Episode Overview
- Racial disparities in receiving buprenorphine treatment among Medicare beneficiaries with disability after opioid use disorder-related medical events
- Surprising findings on the baseline characteristics driving the differences in treatment outcomes
- Insightful reflection on the structural racism and healthcare disparities impacting addiction medicine practice
- Challenges in addressing barriers faced by Black and Hispanic patients in accessing essential treatments
- The need for increased awareness and advocacy to combat health disparities in addiction medicine
“It really is the baseline characteristics that drove the difference in the primary outcome, not necessarily how they were treated after the index event.”
Why do racial disparities persist in opioid use disorder treatments? In this episode of Addiction Medicine Journal Club, Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan dive into the unsettling reality of racial differences in receiving medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). They dissect a revealing article from the New England Journal of Medicine, which highlights how Black and Hispanic patients face significant hurdles in accessing these life-saving treatments.
The conversation doesn't stop there; they also discuss the alarming rates of opioid poisonings among children under six and explore the implications of the Cannabis Users Restoration of Eligibility (CURE) Act. With a mix of research insights and practical discussions, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding and addressing the inequities in addiction medicine. Whether you're a healthcare professional or someone affected by these issues, you'll find this episode both eye-opening and informative.
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