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Stepping up to help pregnant patients with substance-use disorders

AMA member Ruchi Fitzgerald, MD, helps run an innovative effort to help pregnant patients and others with substance-use disorder get lifesaving care.

Overdose Epidemic
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April 29, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

Helping children and families, patients with pain on the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
Apr 28, 2022 ·
44 MIN READ

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Drug overdose epidemic

Watch the latest AMA Advocacy Insights webinar and download slides on the nation’s drug overdose epidemic—helping children and families, patients with pain.

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Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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16 MIN READ

Shifting the conversation about substance use disorder with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Bobby Mukkamala, MD, on substance use disorder.

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Overdose Epidemic
Moving Medicine Video Update
Ambulance
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4 MIN READ

Ending the stigma of opioid-use disorder in the emergency department

Need for cultural shift in medicine on opioid-use disorder is long overdue. Learn about one emergency physician’s journey to understanding.

Overdose Epidemic
3 MIN READ

Psychopharmacology guide on prescribing psychotropic medications

Download a PDF of the AMA's psychopharmacology how-to guide that offers best practices on when and how to treat patients with psychotropic medications.

Public Health
4 MIN READ

Substance use disorder treatment guide

Download a PDF of the AMA's guide on substance use disorder (SUD) that provides physician practices with practical strategies for addressing substance use or misuse in their patients.

Overdose Epidemic
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4 MIN READ

How language makes a difference in treating substance-use disorder

Person-first language can help patients who are struggling with addiction—and stigma. Learn more with the AMA.

Overdose Epidemic
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22 MIN READ

Strategies for managing suicidal ideation and reducing risk

In this episode of AMA Moving Medicine, suicide experts share current data on suicidal ideation, the importance of screening early and often, and the connection between child mental health and mental health as an adult.

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Public Health
Moving Medicine Podcast