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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 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 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 for Action on Pain http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/asap/ - Patient organization interested in pain management issues/concerns. 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 Addiction Medicine http://www.asam.org/ - Site dedicated to increasing the quality of addiction treatment. Includes certification, publications, and conference info. 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. 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 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 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. Pain.com http://www.pain.com/ - Free web-based CME, articles, and pain journals (all free to view). 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. PainLink http://www.edc.org/PainLink/ - Archived website that still contains applicable information. The Mayday Fund http://www.painandhealth.org/ - Extensive listing of internet resources relating to pain and pain management. Wisconsin Pain Initiative http://www.wisc.edu/wcpi - Grassroots organization of professionals that includes: pain management laws (WI), patient/public/professional education.
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