Apr 13, 2023 · According to the AMA's latest Opioid Epidemic Report, opioid prescribing continues downward trend while overdose and death related to illicitly manufactured fentanyl, …

Nov 15, 2022 · AMA backs greater use of point-of-care fentanyl test strips and using opioid-litigation settlement funds to boost physician training. Learn more.

Oct 26, 2023 · But then again, fentanyl and xylazine test strips. Some of those are now being funded by the federal dollars to make sure that they have a way to go to. Go to your local health department or …

Jan 11, 2022 · The AMA has model state legislation to decriminalize fentanyl strips and other drug-checking supplies. A single fentanyl test strip costs $1, is easy to use, and only takes a couple of …

Apr 13, 2023 · A bill to decriminalize fentanyl test strips moved through the Mississippi legislature without opposition and was signed into law this year, but that doesn’t mean it was an easy task to get …

Nov 15, 2022 · The AMA also adopted policy to increase access to fentanyl test strips and other drug-checking supplies. The AMA will encourage state and county medical societies to advocate for civil …

Nov 9, 2023 · An increase in harm reduction resources such as naloxone, syringe services programs and fentanyl test strips. Naloxone should be stocked in schools, universities, and other public …

Aug 28, 2025 · The use of fentanyl test strips can also mitigate overdose risk by allowing individuals to test street drugs for the presence of potent adulterants like IMF and xylazine. The AMA strongly …

The Fight to End the Nation’s Overdose Epidemic and Restore Compassionate Care: Profiles in Leadership profiles the work of more than 25 practicing physicians, policymakers, researchers and …

AMA supports the decriminalization of harm reduction supplies, efforts to establish pilot overdose prevention sites, increased access to fentanyl test strips and other drug checking supplies for harm …