Topic in Focus: Substance Use Disorders

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Rising cervical cancer rates and a new at-home screening test for cervical cancer

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6 reasons to join the AMA

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Experts discuss ways to integrate behavioral health into your practice

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the Behavioral Health Initiative (BHI) Collaborative.

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Oct. 2, 2020: State Advocacy Update

AMA applauds California's groundbreaking mental health reform law in the latest State Advocacy Update

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AMA applauds California’s groundbreaking mental health reform law

New law holds insurers accountable to evidence-based treatment guidelines for coverage of mental health and addiction treatment services.

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How patients’ trauma perpetuates the nation’s overdose epidemic

To end the drug overdose epidemic, experts say to take holistic view, focus on preventing overdoses in general and avoid fixating on a specific drug.

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Patrice Harris, MD, MA, discusses the nation's drug overdose epidemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the nation's drug overdose epidemic and COVID-19.

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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.

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Nation’s drug overdose epidemic requires new policy focus

The nation’s overdose epidemic is being increasingly fueled by illicitly manufactured fentanyl, psychostimulants, heroin, cocaine and drug combinations.

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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.

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AMA expands online education hub to streamline needs of physicians

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

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