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Addiction has always been a complicated issue in American society. Historical events, cultural changes, and medical developments have shaped our views on this challenge. How we perceive people battling addiction has changed dramatically over the years. Factors like the opioid epidemic, social stigma, and advancements in treatment have influenced this transformation. For these reasons it is vital that we as practitioners understand the stark reality that is Substance Use Dise

For review let us first establish a good understanding of what Social determinants of health (SDOH) are and how they significantly...