
US Pain Foundation Articles


Myths vs Reality
Even though medical cannabis can be an effective treatment option for people with pain, its use has long been...

Commonly Used Terms
Cannabis is a species of plant that makes a substance full of compounds called cannabinoids. These compounds can...
52 families connect, explore, grow at 3rd Annual Pediatric Pain Warrior Family Summer Camp
This summer, children and teens living with chronic pain reached the top of a rock wall, traversed a ropes course,...
My Story: Why I Am So Passionate About Alternative Pain Treatments
From Young, Healthy, and Active to Disabled In 1977, I was 25 years old and attending graduate school, working towards...
Adjusting to Life with Chronic Pain
My heart breaks when I meet a young person sharing that they are confronting life with chronic pain. At the age of 74,...
Should I Consider Having A Service Dog?
Have you ever wondered about the advantages of having a service dog? If you are living with a difficult medical...
Spotlight: T1D Exchange
Established in 2009, T1D Exchange is a nonprofit organization that facilitates research and drives quality improvement...
Spotlight: Diversity in Diabetes
Diversity in Diabetes (DiD) is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by diverse communities in managing...
Spotlight: The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve...
Spotlight: American Diabetes Association
The mission of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), a nonprofit organization founded in 1940, is to prevent and...
Improved Access is Critical as Diabetes Treatments Advance
By Calli Barker SchmidtMore than 38 million Americans—over 11% of the population—are living with type 1 or type 2...