Pain resource links

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http://www.theacpa.org/documents/ACPA%20Consumer%20Guide%20021009.pdf

LINKS TO CHRONIC PAINSITES AND RESOURCES 
Learning as much as you can about your health condition is part of being an informed consumer and an active partner on your care team. Go to the following ACPA Internet Web Address to find sites that can help you learn more and better manage your chronic pain: http://www.theacpa.org/people/links.asp.

REFERENCES ON THE INTERNET 
MEDICATION RELATED 
1. http://www.webmd.com/drugs

2. http://www.druginfonet.com/drug.htm

3. http://www.pdr.net

4. http://www.medscape.com/druginfo

5. http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/default.htm

6. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html 
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7. http://www.healthsquare.com/drugmain.htm

8. http://www.drugs.com/

9. http://www.rxlist.com

10. http://www.medicinenet.com/pdf/popularmedicationsguide.pdf

11. Promoting Pain Relief and Preventing Abuse of Pain Medications: A Critical Balancing Act, A Joint Statement From 21 Health Organizations and the Drug Enforcement Administration: http://www.ampainsoc.org/advocacy/promoting.htm.

12. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DrugHerbIndex

13. Mayo Clinic Over-the-Counter Pain Reliever Guide:http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?retryCount=1&id=PN00061

14. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs):http://www.stoppain.org/pain_medicine/content/medication/nsaids.asp

15. Adjuvant Medications: http://www.stoppain.org/pain_medicine/content/medication/adjuvants.asp

16. Opioid Analgesics: http://www.stoppain.org/pain_medicine/content/medication/opioids.asp

17. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists:http://www.safemedication.com/

18. eMedicineHealth: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/pain_medications/article_em.htm

19. WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/pain-relievers

OTHER REFERENCES 
20. Treatment Options: A Guide for People Living with Pain by the American Pain Foundation can be found athttp://www.painfoundation.org/Publications/TreatmentOptions2006.pdf