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Meet 25 heroes saving lives amid the drug-overdose epidemic

It’s time to pursue policies shown to help. An AMA report celebrates the physicians and advocates working to follow the evidence.

Overdose Epidemic

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New AMA Substance Use & Pain Care Task Force urges action to help patients

Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force recommendations aim to promote evidence-based policy to help end the drug-related overdose and death epidemic.

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Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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We must reverse drop in U.S. life expectancy that preceded pandemic

Life expectancy was declining well before the pandemic accelerated its pace, but a greater focus on social determinants of health can help reverse this trend.

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Rhode Island set to establish nation’s first harm reduction centers

Legislation written by the Rhode Island Medical Society establishes a pilot program to open and operate the nation’s first harm reduction centers.

Overdose Epidemic
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What every U.S. employer can do to help end the overdose epidemic

The nation saw a record-high tally of drug-overdose deaths during the pandemic. Employers play a vital role in prevention. Learn more with the AMA.

Overdose Epidemic
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AMA backs update to CDC opioid prescribing guidelines

The AMA is urging the CDC to remove arbitrary thresholds, restore balance and support comprehensive, compassionate care as it revises the guidelines.

Press Releases
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July 16, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Rhode Island is first state in nation to support pilot harm reduction center and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Rhode Island is first state to support pilot harm reduction center

AMA strongly supports efforts to reduce drug-related overdose and death.

Press Releases
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Require access to Rx for opioid-use disorder in prisons, jails

Delegates seek to ensure that evidence-based treatment for substance-use disorders, along with social support, is available in correctional facilities and upon release.

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