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3 Min Read

New report calls for urgent action to combat overdose epidemic

The AMA's 2024 Overdose Epidemic Report includes new data from across the country and provides policy recommendations for state and federal policymakers.

Press Releases
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14 Min Read

How addictive is cannabis?

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the potential for cannabis addiction, withdrawal symptoms and overdose.

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Behavioral Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
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12 Min Read

Why overdose deaths declined, barriers to SUD treatment and ending the overdose epidemic [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in fighting to end the overdose epidemic.

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Behavioral Health
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Oct. 28, 2024: Why overdose deaths declined, barriers to SUD treatment and ending the overdose epidemic
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12 Min Read

Why overdose deaths declined, barriers to SUD treatment and ending the overdose epidemic

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in fighting to end the overdose epidemic.

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Behavioral Health
AMA Update
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24 Min Read

Pain points: Navigating the opioid crisis

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, in collaboration with PermanenteDocs Chat, learn about pain management with addiction prevention.

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Behavioral Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
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1 Min Read

AMA statement on NIH buprenorphine study

The AMA welcomes new study findings that higher doses of buprenorphine may improve treatment outcomes for individuals with opioid use disorder. 

Press Releases
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13 Min Read

Preventing cannabis use among minors

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the potential health implications that cannabis use may have for children and adolescents.

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Behavioral Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
Person's hand embraces another's shoulders during a group discussion
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3 Min Read

How equitable harm reduction can head off opioid-related deaths

The war on drugs has failed to curb opioid-related deaths in the U.S. Learn with the AMA what effective policies and practices would look like.

Ethics
An Automated External Defibrillator, (AED) placed on the wall
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4 Min Read

Put naloxone next to defibrillators in public places

Tens of thousands of overdoses have been reversed by laypeople using naloxone. The AMA says the overdose antidote should be easier to get in public.

Behavioral Health