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The opioid epidemic: What is the physician’s responsibility?

Nation’s drug overdose epidemic requires new policy focus

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AMA COVID-19 daily video update: A look at the surge in cases across the country and Europe

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing this week’s numbers and trends, including the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the country and Europe.

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AMA COVID-19 daily video update: Ways to integrate behavioral health into your practice

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the Behavioral Health Initiative (BHI) Collaborative.

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AMA statement on Justice Department settlement with Purdue Pharma

Any settlement should be used exclusively for data collection, research, education, overdose prevention, stigma elimination, and evidence-based treatment.

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Physicians’ progress toward ending the nation’s drug overdose and death epidemic

Physicians’ progress toward ending the nation’s drug overdose and death epidemic.

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AMA applauds California’s groundbreaking mental health reform law

New law holds insurers accountable to evidence-based treatment guidelines for coverage of mental health and addiction treatment services.

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