These trends were not only driven by it, they were emerging before the pandemic.
Researching racial disparities in overdoses was a topic requested by the communities in the study, LaRochelle says.
The study findings have implications outside of the research world, LaRochelle says.
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They can be used to guide communities in better tailoring their healthcare interventions for underserved groups.
This is far from a one-size-fits-all solution.
Every community’s approaching things in a tailored way.
Pharmacies in most states offer Narcan to people over-the-counter.
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