Substance Use Disorder

Opioids Aug 6, 2020

How to use motivational interviewing to improve addiction care

Learn how physicians can complete continuing medical education on the AMA Ed Hub to remain current on evidence-based addiction medicine.

Press Releases Jul 20, 2020

AMA report shows evolving, deadlier overdose epidemic

AMA cites need to remove barriers to evidence-based care for patients with pain or a substance use disorder.

Press Releases Jul 14, 2020

AMA expands online education hub to streamline needs of physicians

AMA Ed Hub™ features new educational content, auto-reporting from partners.

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.

Public Health Jun 2, 2020

COVID-19 intensifies need for mental health care services

As reports come in about the pandemic’s effect on mental health, integrating behavioral health care will be key to increasing access to essential treatment.

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

HEROES Act: What physicians and medical students need to know

The AMA offers highlights on the latest bill in response to COVID-19: "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act” (HEROES Act).

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