Public Policy Action: NYSAM 8987 Senate Bill Response Letter Regarding Marijuana for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
On June 11, 2018, the New York State Senate introduced Bill 8987 to amend the public health law in relation…
NYSAM uses its voice and membership to promote public policies that advance addiction medicine and promote access to treatment.
January 15, 2019 by NYSAM
On June 11, 2018, the New York State Senate introduced Bill 8987 to amend the public health law in relation…
January 24, 2017 by NYSAM
Introduction Scientific evidence has firmly established that substance use disorders represent a chronic, relapsing disease requiring effective treatment with a…
June 22, 2016 by NYSAM
Strategies to Address the Heroin/Prescription Opioid Epidemic Traditional treatment for opioid addiction has a high failure rate unless the patient…
June 16, 2016 by NYSAM
The AAP has issued a policy statement entitled, “The Impact of Marijuana Policies on Youth: Clinical, Research, and Legal Update.”…
January 14, 2016 by NYSAM
Adoption Date: September 21, 2015 Below is an excerpt from the policy statement. To read the entire document, please view…
September 21, 2015 by NYSAM
In recent years, many states have considered or enacted policies to legalize cannabis use. As of this writing, Alaska, Colorado, Oregon,…