Dr. Bonnie Henry says the teenager contracted the illness from exposure to an animal or the environment, although there’s a ‘very real possibility’ that the source will never be found.
Perceived discrimination can stem from a readiness to interpret uncomfortable experiences as biased, even if no actual prejudice exists, argues Dr. Jabir Jassam.
Methadone or buprenorphine should be considered as standard first-line treatment for opioid use disorder, with slow-release oral morphine as a second-line treatment option.
