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Experts discuss the pandemic’s impact on the opioid epidemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See the latest daily video update on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the opioid epidemic.

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COVID-19 may be worsening opioid crisis, but states can take action

The pandemic is exacerbating the ongoing opioid epidemic. The AMA is calling on states to take specific steps to save lives, reduce harm and get patients treatment they need.

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May 8, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Updated state-based COVID-19 resources and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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May 1, 2020: State Advocacy Update

New AMA web page to help states respond to COVID-19 and more in the latest State Adovcacy Update.

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April 24, 2020: State Advocacy Update

In the latest Advoaccy Update, the AMA called on governors to adopt civil immunity for physicians providing COVID-19-related care.

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April 17, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Advocacy spotlights new cyber treats during COVID-19 and physician protections as well as new policies for opioid treatment programs.

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AMA recommends exceptions to facilitate opioid use disorder treatment

The blanket exception will allow patients to obtain up to 28 days of take-home medication if they are stable and up to 14 days for patients who are less stable.

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New York effort raises use of MAT for opioid-use disorder

Medications for addiction treatment (MAT) are underused, with racial, geographic and economic barriers. Learn about a Big Apple initiative that’s making big changes.

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After his son’s death, Massachusetts physician seeks to help others

James Baker, MD, whose son died of an overdose at 23, provides phone support to primary care doctors treating patients with substance-use disorders.

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