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Opioid-use disorder requires treatment, not punishment

An expert on opioid-use disorder says evidence on effective treatment exists, but is not yet widely adhered to because of stigma and other barriers.

Behavioral Health
Tech demonstrates how to administer naloxone on training mannequin.
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Naloxone training sessions put students in realistic settings

The opioid crisis has hit Ohio hard. In response, University of Toledo medical faculty developed a program designed to teach students to save lives.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
The White House
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Opioids emergency declaration must be followed with smart action

Only 10 percent of patients with opioid-use disorder can access treatment. Regulatory and payment barriers must be eliminated to end the epidemic.

Behavioral Health
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AMA statement on Trump administration's opioid announcement

The AMA commends the Trump Administration for declaring the opioid epidemic a public health emergency.

Press Releases
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Oct. 5, 2017: National Advocacy Update

PQRS and VM reports, the DREAM Act, CHIP reauthorization, CHRONIC Care Act and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Oct. 5, 2017: State Advocacy Update

New resources on treating substance-use disorder, registration for opioid webinar and more in AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
Prescription pad with naloxone written on it.
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New guidance: Who can benefit from naloxone co-prescribing

The opioid-overdose antidote naloxone saves lives. Co-prescribing it to patients at risk for overdose provides a tangible and timely option for care.

Behavioral Health
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Sept. 7, 2017: State Advocacy Update

New opioid-related education and treatment resources in the latest AMA efforts to advocate for state and local health care.

Advocacy Update
Disgruntled teen with adult caregiver.
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Pediatric primary care could be key to solving teen opioid crisis

Overdose deaths up again among 15- to 19-year olds. A new pediatric practice model holds promise as a solution to specialist shortages.

Behavioral Health