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JAMA Network News – Patient Centered Reduction or Discontinuation of Long-term Opioid Analgesics
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Veterans In Pain – Pain Management Event
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HHS just published their tapering guidance for opiods. Click the link below to view their guide lines.
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Welcome to The American Chronic Pain Association
Since 1980, the ACPA has offered peer support and education in pain management skills to people with pain, family and friends, and health care professionals.
The information and tools on our site can help you to better understand your pain and work more effectively with your health care team toward a higher quality of life.
ACPA 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.
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