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July 31, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Providing individualized pain care during COVID-19 in West Virginia and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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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.

Behavioral Health
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AMA applauds FDA for requiring naloxone information on opioid labels

The new labeling can serve as a starting point for discussion between patients and physicians about risks and benefits associated with opioids.

Press Releases
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July 23, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on New AMA report shows 37% decline in opioid prescribing but an evolving and deadlier overdose epidemic

New AMA report shows 37% decline in opioid prescribing but an evolving and deadlier overdose epidemic in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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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.

Press Releases
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The latest on smoking cessation: 8 things physicians should know

Quitting is more important than ever because smoking reduces lung capacity and increases the risk for many respiratory infections. Learn what physicians can do.

Behavioral Health
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July 10, 2020: State Advocacy Update

AMA urges all states to follow Michigan effort to increase access to naloxone and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Taking action on opioid use disorder, pain & harm reduction during COVID-19

Policy recommendations focused on pain, opioid use disorder (OUD) and harm reduction to help states during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Behavioral Health
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4 ways to address penicillin allergies to fight antibiotic resistance

A commonly encountered self-reported allergy drives unnecessary use of medication alternatives and contributes to antibiotic resistance.

Behavioral Health