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AMA statement on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health

National survey shows progress on patients being treated for opioid used disorder.

Press Releases
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4 factors that add to stigma surrounding opioid-use disorder

The stigma surrounding opioid-use disorder stands in the way of ending the opioid epidemic. Find out how to overcome stigma and effectively treat opioid-use disorder.

Overdose Epidemic
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Sept. 6, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Illinois enacts parity protections, Utah physicians oppose CVS-Aetna merger and more in AMA's latest state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Aug. 23, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Opioid overdose prevention toolkit available in Spanish, CME for physicians in West Virginia and more in the latest AMA state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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Opioid-use disorder: Treat the family, not just the patient

Involving loved ones can help them cope and understand what effective treatment looks like. Learn more about family opioid treatment.

Overdose Epidemic
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June 28, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Illinois parity bill and Michigan Medicaid work requirements information in the latest AMA state and local health care advocacy updates.

Advocacy Update
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Immigration detainees have right to discharge plan

Without a meaningful care plan in place, those released from detention centers are “at risk of serious harm, including risk of death.”

Population Care
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New policies adopted on segregation, homelessness

Racial segregation in housing and chronic homelessness are detrimental to health and contribute to disparities.

Health Equity
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June 15, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Amicus brief on ACA coverage, opioid abuse legislation and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update