Drug Overdose Epidemic

Stakeholders identify prescribing and dispensing challenges

The AMA and 16 other organizations representing physicians, pharmacists, and other stakeholders developed a document identifying the challenges of prescribing and dispensing medicines such as opioids.

Mar 17, 2015 ·

AMA helps stop inapt prescribing, dispensing of controlled substances

The AMA has joined with organizations representing physicians and other groups to develop a study highlighting warning signs of prescription drug abuse.

Press Releases

Feb 20, 2015 ·

Safety leaders, physicians seek stronger state Rx efforts

More than 150 medical, public health, patient and health care organizations came together to ask the nation’s governors for increased emphasis on overdose prevention and treatment as part of the effort to combat prescription drug abuse, misuse, overdose and death.

Jan 26, 2015 ·

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.

Oct 31, 2014 ·

4 key factors for reducing Rx abuse and overdose

Authorities who deal with state efforts to monitor and clamp down on misuse of controlled substances just got an important reminder that the solution to the nation’s growing prescription drug abuse and overdose problem lies in a comprehensive public health approach that emphasizes treatment.

Aug 12, 2014 ·

Grants help at-risk youth learn about dangers of Rx drug misuse

Do you have an idea for a grassroots public health program that addresses prescription medication safety for underserved or at-risk youth?

Aug 8, 2014 ·

How states are taking on the national Rx abuse crisis

As the nation’s prescription drug abuse crisis continues its devastating course, physicians and policymakers are trying to tackle the issue head on, at both the national and state levels. Here are some key ways prescription drug abuse is being addressed in the states.

Jul 22, 2014 ·

5 ways to combat Rx drug abuse

The AMA has taken on the issue of addressing the prescription drug overdose crisis, working with groups such as the National Governors Association to advance the association’s five-pronged approach to curbing this epidemic.

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Jul 7, 2014 ·

CDC report: 46 people die from Rx painkiller overdose each day

The prescription drug overdose epidemic claims nearly four dozen lives in the United States every day, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).