American Academy of Pain Management
http://www.aapainmanage.org/ - The American Academy of Pain Management is a non-profit organization that educates clinicians about pain and its management through an integrative interdisciplinary approach.
American Academy of Pain Medicine
http://www.painmed.org/ - The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) is the medical specialty society representing physicians practicing in the field of Pain Medicine
American Alliance of Cancer Pain Initiatives
http://aacpi.org - The AACPI is a voluntary group of healthcare professionals dedicated to promoting cancer pain relief nationwide, by supporting the efforts of state cancer pain initiatives.
American Chronic Pain Association
http://www.theacpa.org - 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.
American Council for Headache Education
http://www.achenet.org - Non-profit patient-health professional partnership dedicated to advancing the treatment and management of headaches and to raising public awareness of headache as a valid, biologically-based illness.
American Pain Foundation
http://www.painfoundation.org - NPO site that contains newsletter, downloadable patient resources (MS Word), and discussion boards.
American Pain Society (APS)
http://www.ampainsoc.org/ - Multidisciplinary, scientific and professional society. Contains announcements of positions, fellowships, grants, etc.
American Society of Addiction Medicine
http://www.asam.org/ - Site dedicated to increasing the quality of addiction treatment. Includes certification, publications, and conference info.
American Society for Pain Management Nursing
http://www.aspmn.org/ - Organization of professional nurses that provide support to pain management. Contains announcements and an e-mail list
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
http://www.asra.com/ - Member info, web-based CME, and fellowship opportunities are some of the highlights.
Arthritis Foundation
http://www.arthritis.org - Volunteer driven organization that works to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis related diseases. Offers free brochures on various types of arthritis, treatment options and management of daily activities when affected.
Drugs4Real
http://www.drugs4real.com - An interactive prevention program that teaches adolescents about the influence of alcohol and drugs and strengthens their commitment to avoid taking these substances.
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
http://www.iasp-pain.org - NPO consisting of health professionals. Access to web-based learning, grants/awards, opportunities, etc.
National Foundation for the Treatment of Pain
http://www.paincare.org - Not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing support for patients who are suffering from intractable pain, their families, friends and physicians who treat them. Offers a patient forum, advocacy programs, information, support resources, and direct medical intervention
National Pain Foundation
http://www.painconnection.org/ - A non-profit organization that provides education and support resources for people in chronic pain, their families, and physicians.
Pain & Policy Studies Group, University of Wisconsin
http://www.painpolicy.wisc.edu - The Pain & Policies Studies Group website contains a wealth of information about pain relief and public policy, both domestic and international.
Pain Medicine News
http://www.painmedicinenews.com/ - Pain Medicine News has timely frequently updated content designed to meet the needs of the spectrum of physicians involved in pain medicine.
Pain Treatment Topics
http://www.pain-topics.org/ - With pharmaceutical company support, a noncommercial resource for healthcare professionals, providing clinical news, information, research, and education for a better understanding of evidence-based pain-management practices.
PainACTION
http://www.painaction.com - An online self-management program for pain patients, featuring individually-customized information, interactive skill-building tools, monthly newsletter and opportunities to share self-management tips.
StopPain.org
The Mayday Fund
http://www.painandhealth.org/ - Extensive listing of internet resources relating to pain and pain management. The Mayday Pain Project works to increase awareness and to provide objective information concerning the treatment of pain.
Wisconsin Pain Initiative
http://www.wisc.edu/wcpi - Grassroots organization of professionals that includes: pain management laws (WI), patient/public/professional education.
