Patrice A. Harris, MD, chair of the AMA Opioid Task Force
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Critical treatment gap seen in effort to stem opioid epidemic

By many measures, physicians are confronting the national challenge. Barriers impede treatment access for patients with opioid-use disorders.

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Patient suffering from opioid addiction.
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Opioid-related morbidity and mortality: What every physician should know

Educational module offers background on opioid-related harm and safe use of opioids in patients experiencing pain.

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Feb. 9, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Drug testing appropriateness document, Rhode Island opioid educational toolbox and more in the latest of AMA's state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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AMA adopts new policies to improve health of nation

During its Interim Meeting, the AMA voted to adopt new policies aimed at improving the health of the nation.

Press Releases
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Address patient shame, stigma when treating opioid misuse

The role of shame in patients with opioid use disorders is one topic covered in a physician-led national training and mentoring project. New educational resources address key issues surrounding the treatment of chronic pain and stigma.

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Putting patient at the center of pain management: Fighting opioid crisis

When it comes to the comprehensive management for chronic pain, recognize that patients with a history of alcoholism or substance use disorder are at higher risk for abuse, and should be managed very carefully.

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As opioid use disorders increase, physicians offer solutions

As the opioid epidemic remains a devastating issue for patients and their families, a study published Tuesday in JAMA highlights the need to enhance access to treatment to curb the rising toll opioid use disorders are taking on the country.

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How physicians are taking on Rx drug use in 2015

Effectively reducing opioid misuse and increasing overdose prevention and treatment efforts are a key part of state and federal advocacy in the coming year. As physicians and policymakers tackle the prescription drug issue head-on, progress is being made on the state and federal levels.

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