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AMA urges participation in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

The AMA urges anyone who has unused, unwanted, and expired prescription medications to drop them off at one of the thousands of drop-off sites on April 28.

Press Releases
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Alarming drop in life expectancy sparks call for study, action

Physicians want to better understand what’s behind the distressing trend and how to reverse it. Through advocacy and prevention initiatives, the AMA aims to help patients live longer, healthier lives.

Public Health
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April 19, 2018: State Advocacy Update

New AMA model state legislation is the latest AMA state advocacy effort.

Advocacy Update
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AMA sees progress in declining opioid prescriptions

After IQVIA announced a 22% decline in opioid prescriptions between 2013-2017, the AMA see progress but urges continued focus on evidence-based treatment.

Press Releases
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Surgeon general: Naloxone should be widely prescribed, carried

Dr. Adams urges people close to those at risk of opioid overdose to obtain the lifesaving antidote. The AMA has fought for, and helped shape, naloxone-access laws in all 50 states.

Overdose Epidemic
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April 5, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Steps needed to end the opioid epidemic in the latest AMA state advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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AMA applauds call for expanded availability of naloxone

The statement—attributed to Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, chair of the AMA Opioid Task Force—strongly endorses the Surgeon General’s advisory on naloxone.

Press Releases
Billions go to opioid epidemic.
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Billions approved for fight to end opioid epidemic

Omnibus budget bill includes nearly $4 billion for prevention, treatment and enforcement efforts.

Overdose Epidemic
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March 22, 2018: State Advocacy Update

AMA urges Connecticut to oppose physician assistant bill, co-branding a new MAT advocacy document and more in the latest AMA state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update