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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.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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3 MIN READ

Nov. 19, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Updated model state legislation would expand access to harm reduction services and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

New positions address heat exposure protections, diverse skin tones represented in dermatology and feminine hygiene products.

Press Releases
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AMA welcomes Administration’s opioid plan

AMA commends Biden Administration’s plan to reduce overdose epidemic in U.S.

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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
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Bobby Mukkamala, MD, reviews the 2021 Overdose Epidemic Report

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Bobby Mukkamala, MD, on findings from the 2021 Overdose Epidemic Report.

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Overdose Epidemic
Moving Medicine Video Update
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Report shows decreases in opioid prescribing, increase in overdoses

The AMA is urging policymakers to join physicians to reduce mortality and improve patient outcomes by removing barriers to evidence-based care.

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