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Nation’s drug overdose epidemic requires new policy focus

The nation’s overdose epidemic is being increasingly fueled by illicitly manufactured fentanyl, psychostimulants, heroin, cocaine and drug combinations.

Behavioral Health
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AMA applauds FDA for requiring naloxone information on opioid labels

The new labeling can serve as a starting point for discussion between patients and physicians about risks and benefits associated with opioids.

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July 23, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on New AMA report shows 37% decline in opioid prescribing but an evolving and deadlier overdose epidemic

New AMA report shows 37% decline in opioid prescribing but an evolving and deadlier overdose epidemic in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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AMA report shows evolving, deadlier overdose epidemic

AMA cites need to remove barriers to evidence-based care for patients with pain or a substance use disorder.

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Taking action on opioid use disorder, pain & harm reduction during COVID-19

Policy recommendations focused on pain, opioid use disorder (OUD) and harm reduction to help states during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Behavioral Health
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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.

Behavioral Health
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June 19, 2020: State Advocacy Update

AMA urges CDC to make significant revisions to opioid prescribing guideline and more State Advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA urges CDC to revise opioid prescribing guideline

To make meaningful progress toward ending this epidemic, a broad-based public health approach is required.

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May 29, 2020: State Advocacy Update

New research highlights need to remove barriers for patients with opioid use disorder and more in the latest State Advocay Update.

Advocacy Update