Physician writing on a prescription tablet
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Untangling the medical ethics of prescribing opioids

Patient-centered decision-making can help physicians resolve ethical issues in pain management that arise when prescribing opioids or treating substance-use disorder.

Ethics
A doctor writing on a notepad while looking at a smartphone.
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Physicians are fighting on the front lines of the opioid crisis

Physicians are fighting the opioid crisis through responsible opioid prescribing and grassroots programs tailored to their communities.

Behavioral Health
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July 26, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Rural health clinics & repayment demands, drug shortages task force and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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July 26, 2018: State Advocacy Update

2019 National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit call for presentations and state legislative group urged to focus on treatment in the latest health care state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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How to administer Naloxone

Learn how to use naloxone to save the life of someone suffering an opioid overdose.

Behavioral Health
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AMA responds to administration blueprint to tackle rising drug prices

AMA sent the following letter in response to the Trump administration’s request for comments to its plan to lower drug prices.

Press Releases
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June 28, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Illinois parity bill and Michigan Medicaid work requirements information in the latest AMA state and local health care advocacy updates.

Advocacy Update
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E-cigarettes fall short as a harm-reduction tool

Long-term studies of vaping are needed, and e-cigs’ ingredients should be made public, physicians say.

Behavioral Health
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AMA strengthens electronic cigarette policy to further protect youth

Policy calls on the government to ensure consumers are aware of ingredients and nicotine content in e-cigarettes, e-cigarette cartridges and e-liquid refills.

Press Releases