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September volunteer webinar features medical cannabis expert
On Sept. 19 at 1 pm EST, U.S. Pain will host its bimonthly webinar open to all volunteers and members. The first portion of the webinar provides an update from U.S. Pain’s department heads. The second portion will feature a presentation by Ellen...
Speaking out on the ACA repeal
During the early morning hours of July 28, the U.S. Senate narrowly rejected the most recent proposal to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), known as the "skinny repeal." McCain (R-Arizona), who was recently diagnosed with brain...
A proactive step in fighting the opioid crisis
According to the annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 75 percent of all opioid misuse does not start with a prescription, but through medication illegally obtained from a friend, family member, or dealer. Fortunately, a new, lockable pill...
Opioid taxation bills raise concerns
Recently, U.S. Pain has seen a number of bills that propose placing a tax on opioids in order to fund efforts to combat opioid abuse. To date, bills have been introduced in numerous states (MN, IA, MA, CA, KY, MT, PA, and NY) and in Congress. But...
U.S. pain launches bimonthly volunteer webinars
On July 18, U.S. Pain Foundation hosted its first webinar specially designed for ambassadors and advocates. The webinars will be held every two months on the third Tuesday of the month at 1 pm EST. Lasting about an hour, they feature updates from...
Seven ways to participate in Pain Awareness Month
Pain Awareness Month (PAM) in September is fast approaching. If you’re looking for a way to make a difference for the pain community, here are some options for how to get involved. Some activities require advance planning, while others take just a...