The AMA is committed to measuring the progress physicians have made in reversing the nation’s opioid epidemic and other substances causing the overdose and death epidemic. We encourage policymakers to use these in their work to help end the epidemic.
Sharp reductions in prescription opioid supply, continued increases in PDMP use, but staggering increase in fatalities involving illicit opioids, methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine were demonstrated in 2019.
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The 2019 progress report highlights physician action and the immediate need for policymakers to focus on removing barriers to evidence-based treatment.
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Leading-edge Practices and Next Steps.
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Analyzing substance use disorder treatment, pain management and harm reduction.
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Best practices and recommendations for ending the opioid epidemic in Mississippi.
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Colorado’s progress and recommended next steps to end the opioid epidemic.
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Pennsylvania makes for an ideal case study on how strong leadership can make a difference—even if the fight is not over yet.
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Physicians’ progress to reverse the nation’s opioid epidemic.
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