Intersectionality in the Opioid Crisis: Anti-Black Racism and White, Pregnant, Opioid Users

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2020-5-12

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Craig Konnoth, Intersectionality in the Opioid Crisis: Anti-Black Racism and White, Pregnant, Opioid Users, JOTWELL (May 12, 2020).

UVA Law Faculty Affiliations

Craig Konnoth

Constitutional Law

Human Rights Program

Center for the Study of Race and Law

Health Law

Family Law Center

LawTech Center

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