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AMA statement on Rx and Illicit Drug Summit

Physicians, pharmacists, public health leaders, and policymakers must work together to ensure patients with OUD and pain can access timely, evidence-based care.

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Opioid Therapy, Substance Use and Pain Care Hub

Improve patient care, identify emerging clinical and substance use trends and reduce stigma for patients with pain and substance use disorder.

Apr 23, 2026 ·
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Infectious Diseases Routine Screening for Patients with SUD

Join the American Medical Association to explore practical approaches to implementing routine screening for patients with substance use disorder. 

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What states can do to boost treatment for substance-use disorders

State policies can go a long way with an evidence-based approach that prevents overdoses and saves lives. Learn more with the AMA.

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AMA welcomes expanded access to treatment for substance use disorder

The AMA welcomes new federal efforts to expand access to substance use disorder treatment, recovery support, and mental health care.

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Membership Moves Medicine™

  • Thousands of free CME opportunities to fulfill state requirements
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  • Research, resources, events and more from the largest physician organization
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AMA statement on federal grant terminations for mental health, SUD care

The AMA is deeply concerned about the termination of federal grant funding for programs that support substance use disorder and mental health care.

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Time for decisive action on substance-use disorder treatment

Progress is being made to prevent overdose deaths, but about 75,000 lives are still lost annually. The AMA outlines aggressive steps to save more lives.

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

Learn more about physicians’ actions toward ending the nation’s overdose epidemic and improving care for patients with pain and substance use disorders (SUD). Download PDF of the Substance Use and Treatment Report.

Behavioral Health
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AMA 2025 report on substance use and treatment

New report shows drop in overdose deaths and calls on policymakers to remove obstacles to evidence-based care. 

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Cross DEA training requirement off your final-year residency checklist

Before you transition to practice, you must complete your MATE Act-required DEA training. An AMA Ed Hub course is tailored for your needs.

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