Relevance :
Use it as an example to substantiate negative consequences of racism and bias involved
Paper-1 : Unit 9.5 – Race and Racism
✅ Racial Dynamics in Opioid Crisis:
Helena Hansen’s lecture highlights the different societal perceptions and treatments of opioid addiction based on race. White Americans’ addiction is often viewed as a societal problem, whereas for minorities, it’s seen as a personal moral failure.
✅️️ Policy and Treatment Bias:
The distribution and marketing of Suboxone, an opioid treatment, are primarily aimed at white, middle-class Americans. This reflects a racial bias in opioid treatment policies.
✅ Consequences of Racial Bias:
This bias has led to a misconception that whites are less prone to addiction, despite rising opioid addiction rates among this group
For more info read this article – https://www.sapiens.org/culture/helena-hansen-racial-capitalism-opioids/