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White House convenes experts to tackle prescription drug abuse

A national summit to discuss federal, state and community responses to the prescription drug abuse crisis took place at the White House earlier this month, underscoring the enormity and importance of the problem.

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Nation reaches "turning point" in addressing Rx abuse crisis

A remarkable development in the effort to solve the country’s prescription drug abuse crisis was evident last week at a national summit of governmental and public health leaders held in Atlanta. Federal officials, state attorneys general and the AMA all agreed on a needed change in focus to treatment and prevention.

Behavioral Health
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Federal lawmakers receive policy recommendations to halt Rx abuse

A coalition of stakeholders in the prescription drug supply chain, from manufacturers to pharmacies to physicians, Wednesday released comprehensive public health-focused policy recommendations to guide lawmakers’ efforts to curb misuse and abuse of such medicines across the nation. 

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States' Rx abuse strategies should focus on treatment, data

Comprehensive new policy recommendations from the National Governors Association provide guidance for states to address the burgeoning problem of prescription drug abuse and diversion.

Behavioral Health
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States take on opioid abuse, but legislation not always sound

As opioid overdoses continue to hit the headlines, states increasingly are looking for ways to curb drug abuse.

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AMA in the trenches: Combating drug overdose while managing patients' pain

One of the most important outcomes from the AMA Interim Meeting was a renewed focus on responsible prescribing and use of prescription pain medication.

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