American Chronic Pain Association

Our Mission

To facilitate peer support and education for individuals with chronic pain and their families so that these individuals may live more fully in spite of their pain.
To raise awareness among the health care community, policy makers, and the public at large about issues of living with chronic pain.

Please use our valuable resources:

In Case of Emergency - What to Expect & How to Prepare:
What you need to know if you have to go to the emergency department..

Tip of the Week: ACPA members of a local chapter in Massachusetts recently participated in a video section on ABC New's site called "Pain Management Roundtable." It is a set of four video discussions sharing personal stories on chronic pain.; More...

Current Poll: How do you use the Internet for help with chronic pain?
To research my condition
To learn about new treatment options
To connect with others with pain
To find inspiration and encouragement
To find doctors or other health care professionals
To communicate with public officials about pain issues
Other
All of the above; How do you use the Internet for help with chronic pain?
To research my condition
To learn about new treatment options
To connect with others with pain
To find inspiration and encouragement
To find doctors or other health care professionals
To communicate with public officials about pain issues
Other
All of the above

Recent News: Board of Medicine in Iowa has adopted amendments to pain treatment practices; ACPA Chronic Pain Medication Supplement 2008; Consumers' Guide: Practice Guidelines for Low Back Pain; Children of Chronic Pain parents needed for study.

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