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6 reasons to join the AMA

Jun 23, 2020 ·

3 MIN READ

How to reignite the fight against the nation’s opioid epidemic

The COVID-19 crisis is far from over, yet the opioid epidemic continues to flare. The AMA details steps states should take, and calls on CDC to revise its opioid prescribing guideline.

Overdose Epidemic

May 29, 2020 ·

11 MIN READ

Experts discuss the pandemic’s impact on the opioid epidemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See the latest daily video update on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the opioid epidemic.

COVID-19 may be worsening opioid crisis, but states can take action

The pandemic is exacerbating the ongoing opioid epidemic. The AMA is calling on states to take specific steps to save lives, reduce harm and get patients treatment they need.

Overdose Epidemic

May 22, 2020 ·

2 MIN READ

May 22, 2020: State Advocacy Update

State reports of increased opioid-related mortality continue to increase in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update

Apr 17, 2020 ·

6 MIN READ

April 17, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Policy options for states to address COVID-19 and more State Advocacy Update news.

Advocacy Update

Apr 10, 2020 ·

2 MIN READ

AMA urges states to adopt new Maine needle, syringe exchange policy

The Maine Executive Order is the type of state action the AMA is encouraging as part of harm reduction policy efforts.

Press Releases

Apr 8, 2020 ·

3 MIN READ

New policies on treating pain, OUD emerge from COVID-19 crisis

The DEA is allowing qualified physicians to prescribe buprenorphine over the telephone so patients can stay home. The AMA urges states to do the same.

Overdose Epidemic