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AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians-Advocacy

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Trends on overdose deaths require specific actions, all-hands approach
Billions go to opioid epidemic.

Access to treatment is key in addressing drug-overdose epidemic
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New AMA report details grim realities of worsening overdose epidemic

Opioid prescribing by physicians decreased for the 13th consecutive year, but overdose deaths related to illicitly manufactured substances continue to increase.

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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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Why DEA’s latest move on telehealth could be a lifesaver

Telemedicine access to medications for opioid-use disorder can cut the odds of overdose deaths. Learn how the AMA’s supporting telehealth.

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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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Oct. 20, 2023: Advocacy Update other news

Opioid overdose epidemic podcast series is now available and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

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AMA Update for Oct. 16, 2023: Understanding addiction and treating patients with substance use disorders with Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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Understanding addiction and treating patients with substance use disorders with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about substance use disorders and treatment.

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Understanding addiction and treating patients with substance use disorders with Bobby Mukkamala, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about substance use disorders and treatment.

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AMA applauds DEA extending telehealth prescription flexibilities through 2024

The AMA applauds the DEA decision to extend flexibilities in the prescribing of controlled substances based on telehealth patient visits through December 31, 2024

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