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Why we must act quickly and decisively to end the overdose epidemic

The nation’s drug-related overdose and death epidemic demands immediate and collective action, with physicians taking the lead.

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The nation’s overdose epidemic is growing in complexity

Over 107,000 Americans died of a drug-related overdose last year, but payers have yet to step up to boost access to lifesaving treatment.

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Dec. 1, 2023: National Advocacy Update

 AMA Advocacy Insights webinar: Strategies to address the nation’s worsening overdose and death epidemic and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Strategies to address the drug overdose and death epidemic

Learn about the nation’s drug overdose and death epidemic, and the efforts made by physicians to end the epidemic in this AMA Advocacy Insights webinar.

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Nov. 17, 2023: National Advocacy Update

2023 AMA Overdose Epidemic Report reveals that the epidemic is deadlier than ever and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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New AMA report details grim realities of worsening overdose epidemic

Opioid prescribing by physicians decreased for the 13th consecutive year, but overdose deaths related to illicitly manufactured substances continue to increase.

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AMA Update for Oct. 26, 2023: What xylazine is, treatment options, and how the White House is responding with Rahul Gupta, MD, MPH
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What xylazine is, treatment options and how the White House is responding with Rahul Gupta, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about what xylazine is and how physicians can help combat its threat.

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AMA Update
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What xylazine is, treatment options and how the White House is responding with Rahul Gupta, MD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about what xylazine is and how physicians can help combat its threat.

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Oct. 20, 2023: National Advocacy Update

National Addiction Treatment Week underscores urgent need for comprehensive solutions to the overdose and death epidemic and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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