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Medical Bias in Addiction Treatment

Updated 2026-08-06 10:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Addiction treatments are underutilized due to deep-rooted medical bias, with many healthcare professionals viewing addiction patients with suspicion. This issue is highlighted by NPR.

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Addiction treatments are safe, effective — and rarely offered to patients. That's because many doctors and nurses still view people with alcohol or drug addiction with suspicion and hostility.
2026-08-06 09:52 UTC
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