Topic in Focus: Substance Use Disorders

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Bryan Alexander, PharmD; Alëna Balasanova, MD; VaKara Meyer Karre, MD; Nico Cortes-Penfield, MD
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How one Nebraska addiction psychiatrist advocates for her patients

An addiction psychiatry consultation-liaison service is becoming an increasingly important part of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s culture.

Behavioral Health
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AMA adopts policy to address increases in youth suicide and save lives

New policy calls out escalating crisis in children and adolescent mental health in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

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Require access to Rx for opioid-use disorder in prisons, jails

Delegates seek to ensure that evidence-based treatment for substance-use disorders, along with social support, is available in correctional facilities and upon release.

Population Health
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AMA calls for access to substance use disorder treatment in prisons, jails

Access to medication treatment in correctional facilities is not only protected by the law, but it is essential.

Press Releases
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What doctors wish patients knew about post-COVID anxiety

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted patients’ mental health. It has also led to anxiety about reopening. Here’s how patients can cope.

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Biden administration boosts access to overdose prevention, treatment

The drug-overdose epidemic continues during the COVID-19 pandemic, but steps are being taken that will save lives and enhance access to treatment.

Behavioral Health
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May 21, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Sterile needle and syringe exchange bill headed to Arizona governor and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Why denying addiction treatment in jails, prisons is inhumane

Evidence shows medications to treat substance-use disorder treatment in jails and prisons are lifesaving, yet they’re too often denied. Learn more with the AMA.

Population Health
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May 7, 2021: National Advocacy Update

New program covering the cost of administering COVID-19 vaccines and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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