Disparities in access to opioid treatment programs and buprenorphine providers by race and ethnicity in the contiguous U.S.

The burden of drug overdose mortality varies by race and ethnicity, with American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN), Black, and White people experiencing the largest burden. We analyzed census block group data to evaluate differences in travel distance to opioid treatment programs (OTP) and buprenorphine providers by race and ethnicity.
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - Category: Addiction Authors: Source Type: research