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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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New report calls for urgent action to combat overdose epidemic

The AMA's 2024 Overdose Epidemic Report includes new data from across the country and provides policy recommendations for state and federal policymakers.

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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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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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Funds will bolster scores of syringe services programs

Formerly called needle-exchange programs, these efforts cut bloodborne infections and overdose deaths, and serve as a bridge to treatment. Learn more.

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Oct. 14, 2022: State Advocacy Update

CDC grants will help reduce spread of blood-borne infectious disease and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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AMA welcomes public health approach to overdose epidemic

The AMA urges all health insurers and state legislatures to take steps to make this strategy a reality.

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March 4, 2022: State Advocacy Update

New Mexico Governor signs harm reduction bill and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Feb. 4, 2022: State Advocacy Update

AMA joins Montana physicians, medical board urging state to restore physicians’ health program and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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