Topic in Focus: Naloxone

AMA Ed Hub Logo
Learn more on Naloxone from AMA Ed Hub™.
Red JAMA Logo
Learn more on Naloxone from JAMA Network™.
Illustration of three physicians
6 reasons to join the AMA
Clear Search
·
16 MIN READ

Shifting the conversation about substance use disorder with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Bobby Mukkamala, MD, on substance use disorder.

series
Overdose Epidemic
Moving Medicine Video Update
·
4 MIN READ

April 1, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Advocacy tools on physician-led care and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
·
15 MIN READ

March 18, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA asks Congress not to adopt MedPAC recommendation to continue Medicare physician payment freeze and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Person in grocery aisle
·
4 MIN READ

Removing naloxone’s Rx status is an essential step to save lives

As the drug-overdose epidemic worsens, there is no moral, medical or safety-related reason for keeping naloxone locked under prescription regulations.

Overdose Epidemic
·
8 MIN READ

Feb. 18, 2022: National Advocacy Update

CMS urged to allow more time to review draft cost measures and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
·
2 MIN READ

AMA urges Administration to remove naloxone from behind the counter

Removing the prescription status of naloxone as an essential step to save lives from opioid-related overdose, helps to make naloxone available to patients.

Press Releases
·
3 MIN READ

AMA, Manatt Health unveil toolkit to combat drug overdoses

The AMA and Manatt Health release a toolkit to guide states on removing barriers to evidence-based patient care.

Press Releases
Exterior of an emergency room entrance
·
4 MIN READ

M1s help spot emergency patients who can benefit from naloxone

Learn how first-year medical students can add value and learn about addiction medicine by screening patients to ID those at risk of an opioid-related overdose.

Overdose Epidemic
·
5 MIN READ

2022 a critical year to address worsening drug-overdose crisis

In the shadow of COVID-19, our nation’s drug-overdose epidemic is worsening. We need policymakers to take concrete actions in the new year to reverse this devastating trend.

series
Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints