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OpioidsJun 23, 2020

How to reignite the fight against the nation’s opioid epidemic

The COVID-19 crisis is far from over, yet the opioid epidemic continues to flare. The AMA details steps states should take, and calls on CDC to revise its opioid prescribing guideline.

OpioidsMay 29, 2020

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: 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.

OpioidsApr 14, 2020

Taking action on opioid use disorder, pain & harm reduction during COVID-19

Policy recommendations focused on pain, opioid use disorder (OUD) and harm reduction to help states during the COVID-19 epidemic.

OpioidsApr 8, 2020

New policies on treating pain, OUD emerge from COVID-19 crisis

The DEA is allowing qualified physicians to prescribe buprenorphine over the telephone so patients can stay home. The AMA urges states to do the same.

Press ReleasesApr 2, 2020

AMA urges governors to adopt DEA guidance for opioid use disorder

This guidance removes a considerable barrier for many patients during the COVID-19 national emergency and, importantly, allows them to stay at home.

Public HealthMar 26, 2020

COVID-19 policy recommendations for OUD, pain, harm reduction

The AMA provides policy recommendations to help guide policymakers reduce the stress of patients with an opioid use disorder and pain during the COVID-19 outbreak.

OpioidsMar 9, 2020

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.

OpioidsMar 4, 2020

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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