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.

Behavioral Health
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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.

Behavioral Health
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5 Min Read

Telehealth a lifeline for patients with substance-use disorders

Virtual care has helped patients overcome barriers such as lack of transportation and treatment stigma. Learn more with the AMA.

Digital
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9 Min Read

Nov. 5, 2021: National Advocacy Update

New national opioid treatment program resource to support evidence-based care and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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2 Min Read

AMA welcomes Administration’s opioid plan

AMA commends Biden Administration’s plan to reduce overdose epidemic in U.S.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

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.

Behavioral Health
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2 Min Read

Oct. 8, 2021: State Advocacy Update

DEA issues public health advisory about counterfeit pills and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 Min Read

New AMA Substance Use & Pain Care Task Force urges action to help patients

Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force recommendations aim to promote evidence-based policy to help end the drug-related overdose and death epidemic.

Press Releases
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3 Min Read

Free course offers training in prescribing buprenorphine for OUD

Buprenorphine’s an effective tool to help end the drug-overdose epidemic. New online module trains physicians and medical students in how to use it.

Behavioral Health