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..

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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: Consumers' Guide: Practice Guidelines for Low Back Pain; Rheumatoid Arthritis Medicines: A Guide for Adults; Relieving Pain With Abuse-Resistant Drugs; Children of Chronic Pain parents needed for study.

Events Calendar

7/9/2008: End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) Pediatric Palliative Care Train-the-Trainer Program
7/18/2008: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago 2008 Pain Conference
7/30/2008: The National Urban League Annual Conference
7/31/2008: Rheumatology Nurses Society Inaugural Annual Conference