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The American Academy of Pain Management is the largest multidisciplinary pain society and largest physician based pain society in the United States. The Academy is a nonprofit multidisciplinary credentialing society providing credentialing to practitioners in the area of pain management.

American Society of Addiction Medicine
http://www.asam.org

The nation's medical specialty society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions, including those with pain and addiction.

American Society of Pain Management Nursing
http://www.aspmn.org

The American Society for Pain Management Nursing is an organization of professional nurses dedicated to promoting and providing optimal care of individuals with pain, including the management of its sequelae. This is accomplished through education, standards, advocacy, and research.

Benson Henry Institute
http://www.mbmi.org/default.asp

The Benson Henry Institute is a world leader in the study, advancement, and clinical practice of mind/body medicine. At our newly updated site, you can find help if you're experiencing the negative effects of stress; learn how to elicit the relaxation response; review courses for health professionals; and sample a new line of relaxation CDs. Breathe deeply...exhale...and make the mind/body connection.

Changing Echoes Treatment Program
http://www.changingechoes.com

Changing Echoes presents a program designed with client involvement and participation as the focused priority using a multidisciplinary staff. Our program is designed to provide assistance with detoxification in a medically monitored social model setting, provide individual counseling, group counseling, and family involvement. We licensed and accredited by the State of California, by meeting their client oriented approach and standards, we guarantee our consumers high quality of care.

Dancing With Pain 
http://www.dancingwithpain.com

Dancing with Pain® offers educational seminars, movement workshops, and community forums that help individuals navigate through the world of chronic pain and discover natural pain relief.

Drug Free At Last 
http://www.drugfreeatlast.com/index.html

Selecting a drug rehab for yourself or someone you care about is one of the most important decisions you will make. On this site you can find the right treatment for drug abuse. Their services are free to the public. This site also includes valuable information about many of the drugs of abuse.

Enhanced Healing Through Relaxation Music
http://www.enhancedhealing.com

On this site you will find relaxation music, positive affirmations and online counseling for reducing stress and anxiety, promoting health, wellness and healing as well as improving self-esteem.

Gorski-CENAPS® Corporation
www.cenaps.com

The home of Terence T. Gorski and the CENAPS® Training Team. Visit here for information on training and consultation services for recovery and relapse prevention issues for addiction and the related mental disorders, personality disorders, and lifestyle problems.

Holistic Health Solutions
http://www.holistichelp.net

Life management and support for people living with Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, or Disability. This site also offers education, consultation, pamphlets, articles and E-books. 

Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies
http://www.cdstudies.com

ICDS is among the leading education providers for chemical dependency counselor training. They also offer continuing education units through workshops and independent study, certification courses and many other services beneficial to counselors.

International Association for the Study of Pain
http://www.iasp-pain.org

Founded in 1973, IASP brings together scientists, clinicians, health care providers and policy makers to stimulate and support the study of pain and to translate that knowledge into improved pain relief worldwide. Currently, IASP has more than 6,300 members from 108 countries and in 69 chapters.

Metropolitan Pain Management Consultants
http://www.pain-mpmc.com

MPMC specializes in injuries and disease of the back such as work related injuries, persistent back pain before and after surgery, degenerative disc disease, spinal arthritis, disease of the facet joints, injury to muscles or ligaments or pinched nerves in the neck and back. We treat Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (RSD), Peripheral Neuropathy and pain associated with vascular conditions.

Mountain Health Pain Management
http://www.mountainhealthassociates.org

Mountain Health Associates is a freestanding rural health family clinic and pain management clinic. The clinic serves the greater Yuba-Sutter area, including but not limited to Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, and Butte counties.

Pacific Coast Pain Management Center
http://www.pcpmc.com

The Pacific Coast Pain Management Center provides comprehensive, cutting edge, and compassionate management of all types of pain and decreased function. Standiford Helm II, M.D. is the Medical Director of Pacific Coast Pain Management Center. Dr. Helm has been practicing interventional pain management since 1982. Dr. Helm is a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology with subspecialty certification in Pain Medicine and of the American Board of Pain Medicine.

Potentials Unlimited
http://www.potentialsunlimited.com

Potentials Unlimited is the largest producer of Subliminal Persuasion® Self- Hypnosis Tapes, MP3s, CDs in the world. I.M.P.A.C.T Publishing offers over 160 Subliminal Persuasion® Self-Hypnosis Cassettes, MP3s & CDs. The words, "Hello, Greetings, and Welcome" have been heard by millions of people all over the world. They are the words and voice of Barrie Konicov, creator of these incredible programs.

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
http://nccam.nih.gov

NCCAM is dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science; training complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) researchers; and disseminating authoritative information to the public and professionals.

National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA)
http://www.fmaware.org/index.html

The National Fibromyalgia Association (previously known as the National Fibromyalgia Awareness Campaign) is a [501(c) 3] nonprofit organization whose mission is: To develop and execute programs dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with fibromyalgia.

NI-COR (Network International-Coalition for On-line Resources)
http://www.ni-cor.com

Articles & Directories for: Health and Wellness, Addictions, Prevention, Recovery, Medical, Mental Health, Social Issues, Research, Education, Spirituality, and Family.

Pemarro Treatment Program
http://www.pemarro.com/main.html

Pemarro offers an integrated multidisciplinary team approach to successfully treat the complex issue of Chronic Pain and a coexisting addictive disorder. Pemarro's Chronic Pain program incorporates the Addiction-Free Pain Management® System (APM) developed by Dr. Stephen Grinstead. Proper pain management utilizing pharmacological, non-pharmacological and innovative holistic methods allows Pemarro to meet the unique needs of those suffering from chronic pain and substance use disorders. 

Prolotherapy
http://www.prolotherapy.org

This website offers a comprehensive description of the Prolotherapy procedure as well as the many pain conditions that it effectively treats. The site also has a Prolotherapist location search capability option as well as an interactive contact us and ask questions function.

Scripps McDonald Center
http://mcdonald-center.scripps.org

Scripps McDonald Center is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to treating alcohol and drug abuse. The center provides a healing environment—people needing help and their families receive the tools and support they need to rebuild their lives.

Sierra Tucson
http://www.sierratucson.com

For over 24 years, Sierra Tucson's compassionate care and clinical excellence have helped people rebuild their lives. Internationally respected as a leader in the treatment of coexisting disorders, Sierra Tucson offers programs for Chemical Dependency, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Sexual and Trauma Recovery, Pain Management, and Complex Assessment and Diagnosis. For information or a confidential consultation, please call 800-842-4487.

SouthCoast Recovery Center
http://www.southcoastrecovery.com

SouthCoast Recovery provides highly effective yet affordable, state-licensed detox and treatment near the beach in southern California. We treat alcohol and drug addictions with our on-staff psychologist, family counselors and addiction specialists with individualized care that treats the body, mind and spirit. Call 866-847-4506 now for a free assessment and ask about our financing options.

Terence T. Gorski's Clinical Development
http://www.tgorski.com

Terry Gorski's Addiction & Clinical Development Website is designed to keep decision makers, program managers and clinicians up-to-the-minute on new developments regarding the Gorski-CENAPS® Model of Treatment.

Valley Forge Medical Center Addiction/Pain Program
http://www.vfmc.net/

Valley Forge Medical Center is in the process of becoming the First Addiction-Free Pain Management® Center of Excellence in their new chronic Pain Management program. In addition to addiction specific treatment, Valley Forge Medical Center (VFMC) offers Chronic Pain Management (CPM) services developed specifically for those patients suffering from co-occurring issues of chronic pain and substance abuse and/or addiction. Many of the VFMC staff have been trained by Dr. Grinstead in the Addiction-Free Pain Management® system and are implementing this modle to provide positive outcomes for their chronic pain patients. You can reach them by calling Toll-Free (888) 539-8500.