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4 MIN READ

DEA gives OK for drug treatment on the go with mobile units

Learn how a new federal rule, endorsed by the AMA, will expand access to evidence-based methadone treatment in rural and underserved areas.

Population Care
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7 MIN READ

Aug. 13, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Administration provides $90 million to improve health in rural areas and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Rhode Island set to establish nation’s first harm reduction centers

Legislation written by the Rhode Island Medical Society establishes a pilot program to open and operate the nation’s first harm reduction centers.

Overdose Epidemic
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What every U.S. employer can do to help end the overdose epidemic

The nation saw a record-high tally of drug-overdose deaths during the pandemic. Employers play a vital role in prevention. Learn more with the AMA.

Overdose Epidemic
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July 30, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Educating prescribers and medical students about buprenorphine treatment for OUD and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Rhode Island is first state to support pilot harm reduction center

AMA strongly supports efforts to reduce drug-related overdose and death.

Press Releases
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July 2, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Colorado regulation will measure SUD network adequacy and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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How one Nebraska addiction psychiatrist advocates for her patients

An addiction psychiatry consultation-liaison service is becoming an increasingly important part of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s culture.

Overdose Epidemic
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AMA adopts policy to address increases in youth suicide and save lives

New policy calls out escalating crisis in children and adolescent mental health in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases