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Biden administration boosts access to overdose prevention, treatment

The drug-overdose epidemic continues during the COVID-19 pandemic, but steps are being taken that will save lives and enhance access to treatment.

Behavioral Health
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Removing stigma, advancing evidence-based care at Mount Sinai

Learn about an innovative primary care program at the New York hospital that helps people with opioid-use disorder get the care they need.

Behavioral Health
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AMA statement on FDA decision on naloxone nasal

AMA commends FDA’s approval of a higher dose naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray product to treat opioid overdose.

Press Releases
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8 keys to end the nation’s drug-overdose epidemic

The CDC is reporting a record-breaking annual toll of nearly 90,000 U.S. overdose deaths. Learn about the policy steps needed to stem the tide.

Behavioral Health
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AMA statement on HHS decision to remove addiction treatment barriers

AMA is pleased that HHS will support physicians to prescribe buprenorphine, will remove daunting regulatory barriers for patients with opioid use disorder.

Press Releases
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April 9, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Kentucky and Virginia enact opioid litigation abatement laws and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA applauds Biden Administration’s first-year drug policy priorities

The agenda outlined today by the Biden Administration tackles overdoses and substance use disorder head-on in ways that will reduce stigma and remove barriers to treatment.

Press Releases
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COVID-19 policy recommendations for OUD, pain, harm reduction

Download guidance and issue brief PDFs—the AMA provides policy recommendations to help guide policymakers to reduce the stress of patients with an opioid use disorder and pain during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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5 principles to wisely spend opioid litigation settlement funds

State and local policymakers must avoid the wasteful mistakes of the 1990s’ Big Tobacco settlement. Learn more with the AMA.

Behavioral Health