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AMA adopts new policies on substance use during second day of Annual Meeting

Policies address opioid crisis and medicinal use of psychedelics.

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AMA in Action: Ending the overdose epidemic
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Advocacy in action: Ending the overdose epidemic

Science, evidence and compassion must guide patient care and policy change to end the drug-overdose epidemic.

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Narcan lands OTC approval: What it means for patients, doctors

The drug’s manufacturer and retailers must help ensure the lifesaving opioid overdose-reversal medication is widely available at an affordable price. 

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Naloxone: FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Narcan, the over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray, and more.

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Naloxone: FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray with Bobby Mukkamala, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Narcan, the over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray, and more.

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Katherine Pannel, DO
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How this DO’s advocacy will help prevent drug-overdose deaths

AMA member Katherine Pannel, DO, helped persuade lawmakers to decriminalize fentanyl test strips in Mississippi. Learn more.

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AMA launches resource to help physicians meet DEA training requirement

The AMA Ed Hub™ has a new educational webpage for physicians to complete required training on treating patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 27, 2023

In the news: FDA rule on salt substitutes, undiagnosed atrial fibrillation in the U.S., Narcan (naloxone) to be available over the counter and more.

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Rahul Gupta, MD, speaking at the 2023 National Advocacy Conference
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Every 5 minutes a person dies of drug overdose. This must end.

Rahul Gupta, MD, MPH, is the first physician to direct the White House’s drug-control policy. Learn why he says treatment is key to the strategy.

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