2024 Overdose Epidemic Report

The American Medical Association Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force highlights progress in addressing the drug overdose epidemic, including increased harm reduction efforts, access to naloxone, and reductions in mortality, while emphasizing the need for better policies to address inequities and improve access to medications for opioid use disorder. Despite some positive trends, overdose deaths remain alarmingly high, particularly from fentanyl and other illicit drugs, and outdated prescribing restrictions continue to harm patients with chronic pain and other conditions.

We urge all stakeholders to come together to do everything possible to address this national epidemic.

Read more in the 2024 Overdose Epidemic Report.