Years of life lost due to unintentional drug overdose among perinatal individuals in the United States.

Background: The United States has one of the highest maternal mortality rates of developing countries, but the contribution of perinatal drug overdose is not known. Communities of color also have higher rates of maternal morbidity and mortality when compared to White communities, however the contribution due to overdose has not yet been examined in this population.

Objectives: To quantify the years of life lost due to unintentional overdose in perinatal individuals from 2010 to 2019 and assess for disparity by race.

Group-based medical mistrust and care expectations among black patients seeking addiction treatment.

Background: Black patients seeking addiction care experience poorer treatment access, retention, and outcomes when compared to White counterparts. Black patients may have elevated group-based medical mistrust, which has been associated with poorer health outcomes and increased experiences of racism across multiple healthcare contexts. The relationship between group-based medical mistrust and expectations for addiction treatment among Black individuals remains untested.