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Toolkit packed with evidence to help end drug-overdose epidemic

Some state officials are leading the way with science-driven policy that saves lives. It’s time their colleagues follow suit. Learn more with the AMA.

Overdose Epidemic
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 7, 2022

In the news: New opioid prescribing guidelines, mask effectiveness against COVID-19, nonopioid pain management and more.

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Dec. 3, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

A new ABPM survey and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

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What it’s like in anesthesiology and pain medicine: Shadowing Dr. Gulur

AMA member Padma Gulur, MD, says it’s a joy to see patients’ quality of life improve in her care. Learn more about anesthesiology and pain medicine.

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Oct. 22, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA supports passage of the TRIUMPH Act to combat maternal mortality and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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5 evidence-based steps to end the overdose epidemic

Shame and stigma won’t save lives. Learn with the AMA about what effective policy looks like.

Overdose Epidemic
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AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force recommendations

Learn more about the AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force's recommendations to help physicians to take action on evidence-based interventions.

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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44% drop in opioid Rx since 2011, but overdoses spike. Here’s why.

Learn what’s really driving the worsening epidemic of drug-related overdoses and deaths, and how the AMA is working fervently to end it.

Overdose Epidemic