Opioid Epidemic

Opioids Jun 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.

Press Releases Jun 18, 2020

AMA urges CDC to revise opioid prescribing guideline

To make meaningful progress toward ending this epidemic, a broad-based public health approach is required.

Opioids May 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.

Opioids May 28, 2020

COVID-19 may be worsening opioid crisis, but states can take action

The pandemic is exacerbating the ongoing opioid epidemic. The AMA is calling on states to take specific steps to save lives, reduce harm and get patients treatment they need.

Public Health

AMA resources to help states respond to COVID-19

The AMA's collection of resources for states to help advance their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Health Apr 22, 2020

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: AMA advocacy efforts at the state and national level

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by advocating for robust testing and more.

Opioids

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

Updated July 2, 2020

Press Releases Apr 10, 2020

AMA urges states to adopt new Maine needle, syringe exchange policy

The Maine Executive Order is the type of state action the AMA is encouraging as part of harm reduction policy efforts.

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