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March 8, 2024: State Advocacy Update

New AMA report on overdose crisis in pregnant and postpartum people and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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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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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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Opioid overdose epidemic podcasts

Access expert discussions and insights to help physicians and other health professionals address the epidemic of opioid overdoses.

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

Learn more about physicians’ actions toward ending the nation’s drug-related overdose and death epidemic—and what still needs to be done. Download PDF of the Overdose Epidemic Report.

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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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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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AMA Update for Aug. 31, 2023: The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the current state of the overdose epidemic.

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