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May 31, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on AMA Opioid Task Force recommendations offer roadmap to policymakers

AMA Opioid Task Force recommendations offer roadmap to policymakers. Learn more about AMA's fight in the opioid epidemic.

Advocacy Update
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AMA Opioid Task Force recommendations offer roadmap to policymakers

The AMA Opioid Task Force recommendations call on policymakers to eliminate barriers to treatment and to take additional steps to end the opioid epidemic.

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AMA urges participation in Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Doctors are urging their patients to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by taking unused and expired medicine to drop-off sites.

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Ring in new year with AMA’s 10 tips for your patients’ health

America’s physicians offer these recommendations to share with patients. Following this advice can make a big difference this year.

Public Health
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AMA offers 10 health recommendations for New Year's resolutions

With the new year quickly approaching, the AMA is offering 10 recommendations to help make impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2019.

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5 reasons to read the surgeon general’s opioid epidemic report

The AMA calls on the nation’s physicians to read this timely new report from the U.S. surgeon general. Find out what you will learn from America’s top doctor.

Overdose Epidemic
An open safe
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5 tips for safely storing opioids at home

When it comes to safe medication storage, patients should secure prescription drugs as they would jewelry or cash.

Overdose Epidemic
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Aug. 23, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Opioid overdose prevention toolkit available in Spanish, CME for physicians in West Virginia and more in the latest AMA state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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AMA to push for evidence-based treatment in opioid fight

AMA adopted policy to ensure those with substance use disorders receive evidence-based treatment – whether in clinics, hospitals, correctional settings, etc.

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