Abstracto

Comprehensive Analysis of Opioid Misuse among Diverse Youth Populations in the Context of Systemic Inequities: Multifaceted Intersections of Race, Socioeconomic Status and Health Disparities

Mayur Bhatt

The article delves into the pressing matter of minority youth opioid misuse by examining how inequalities based on race and economic status impact the concerning trend within society's younger minority populations. Analysis reveals that minority youth from underserved communities are at a risk of misuse due to financial challenges, racial discrimination in healthcare environments and disparities in addiction care accessibility. The article stresses the significance of factors, like neighborhood safety and family dynamics in influencing substance abuse patterns while also underscoring the need for culturally aware prevention methods and community based interventions to tackle opioid misuse effectively. Moreover by acknowledging and tackling these differences the article supports policies that aim to ensure fairness in healthcare and education systems to foster nurturing surroundings for at risk minority youth communities.