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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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Put your required DEA training on the fast track with the AMA

AMA members have access to curated opioid and substance-use disorder mini-CME tracks to meet the one-time, eight-hour DEA training requirement.

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AMA Update for May 6, 2024: Facts about fentanyl and how to treat substance use disorder on National Fentanyl Awareness Day
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Facts about fentanyl and how to treat substance use disorder on National Fentanyl Awareness Day

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about fentanyl and treatment for opioid use disorder.

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Facts about fentanyl and how to treat substance use disorder on National Fentanyl Awareness Day [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about fentanyl and treatment for opioid use disorder.

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Overdose epidemic podcasts & CME

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

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Save lives from overdose by following the evidence on what works

Physicians can listen, learn and earn CME credit with an AMA podcast series that offers powerful, practical insights on the opioid-overdose epidemic.

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DEA opioid training requirements and the MATE Act explained with Sanjay Desai, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about DEA opioid training requirements.

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AMA Update for Aug. 24, 2023: DEA opioid training requirements and the MATE Act explained with Sanjay Desai, MD
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DEA opioid training requirements and the MATE Act explained with Sanjay Desai, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about DEA opioid training requirements.

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What is the MATE Act?

The MATE Act requires health care professionals who prescribe controlled substances to complete 8 hours of training for treating and managing patients with substance use disorder.

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M1s help spot emergency patients who can benefit from naloxone

Learn how first-year medical students can add value and learn about addiction medicine by screening patients to ID those at risk of an opioid-related overdose.

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