Question Answered step-by-step The opiate epidemic was mainly a White America problem because of… The opiate epidemic was mainly a White America problem because of factors of racism by doctors treating people of color (POC) Initial HIV/AIDS treatment was thought to be mainly a homosexuality or drug abuser or POC problem. The COVID pandemic was politically marred and thought to be an inner city problem which would impact People of Color mostly at the beginning but was later found to impact all groups. What are your thoughts when considering patterns in medicine and healthcare in America? Social Science Sociology SOC 101 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)