Overdose Epidemic Report

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Overdose Epidemic

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5 evidence-based steps to end the overdose epidemic

Shame and stigma won’t save lives. Learn with the AMA about what effective policy looks like.

Overdose Epidemic

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Overdose Epidemic

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44% drop in opioid Rx since 2011, but overdoses spike. Here’s why.

Learn what’s really driving the worsening epidemic of drug-related overdoses and deaths, and how the AMA is working fervently to end it.

Overdose Epidemic

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Physicians’ progress toward ending the nation’s drug overdose epidemic

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Overdose Epidemic Report

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AMA advocacy 2020-2021 efforts

5 evidence-based steps to end the overdose epidemic

AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force recommendations

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Physicians’ progress toward ending the nation’s drug overdose epidemic

Report shows decreases in opioid prescribing, increase in overdoses

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