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Care for substance use disorder guide

Download a PDF of the AMA's guide on substance use disorder (SUD) that provides physician practices with practical strategies for addressing substance use or misuse in their patients.

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Psychopharmacology guide on prescribing psychotropic medications

Download a PDF of the AMA's psychopharmacology how-to guide that offers best practices on when and how to treat patients with psychotropic medications.

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AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of some of the recent efforts.

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5 keys to prevent opioid overdoses during pregnancy and postpartum

Some states have implemented evidence-based, lifesaving policies for pregnant and postpartum patients with opioid use disorders. Learn more with AMA.

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Save lives from overdose by following the evidence on what works

Physicians can listen, learn and earn CME credit with an AMA podcast series that offers powerful, practical insights on the opioid-overdose epidemic.

Overdose Epidemic
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When it comes to screening for HIV, STIs, what’s routine?

Routine screening for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and latent TB often takes back seat to complaint-driven care. New AMA advice helps increase screening.

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New rules enable telemedicine treatment for opioid-use disorder

Telehealth flexibilities first enacted when COVID-19 hit are being made permanent as research shows they help save lives and expand treatment access.

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What doctors wish patients knew about sickle cell disease

From debilitating pain crises to organ damage, sickle cell anemia takes a toll, but there are promising treatments. Two hematologists share more.

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Routine Screening Toolkit
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Routinely screen for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and latent TB infection

This toolkit was developed with input from health care professionals and was designed for clinicians working in community health centers.

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