Resources

Please contact us if you know of a pain-related site we should include:

The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM)
The medical specialty society representing physicians practicing in the field of Pain Medicine. Provides information on membership and the annual meeting.

The Utah Medical Association
UAPM members are encouraged to maintain a UMA membership.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Office of Diversion Control
Details government efforts to combat the illegal diversion of drugs for sale.

The Pain & Policy Studies Group at the University of Wisconsin
Provides access to published material about pain relief and public policy by the PPSG and other authoritative sources.

The National Pain Foundation
An online education and support community founded by authorities in pain management.

The Federation of State Medical Boards
A national organization composed of the 70 medical boards of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Works to improve laws and guidelines.

American Pain Society
Members are scientists, clinicians, policy analysts and others. The goal is to advance pain-related research, education, treatment and professional practice.

American Society of Addiction Medicine
Medical specialty society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions.

Association of American Physicians & Surgeons
Politically outspoken against unfair prosecution of doctors. Web site contains links to governmental hearings, news stories and press releases.

International Association for the Study of Pain
Claims 6,744 members from 107 countries. Dedicated to furthering pain research and improving the care of patients.

Pain.com
A collection of statistics, papers, programs and courses sponsored by the Dannemiller Foundation

Partners Against Pain
An alliance of patients, caregivers and healthcare providers.

Pain Relief Network
Political advocacy on behalf of pain patients and doctors.

The National Foundation for the Treatment of Pain
Contains a pain patient forum and letters written by patients

American Pain Foundation
The foundation’s emphasis is on providing information, advocacy and support.

MedlinePlus
Medical information from the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health.

Stoppain.org
The Department of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care at Beth Israel Medical Center. Has many helpful educational modules.

AAHPM
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

National Initiative on Pain Control
Contains many resources tools and links.

National Pain Education Council
A rich source of clinically-based interactive cases. Provides CME credits at no cost.