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- An Examination of State and Federal Opioid Analgesic and Continuing ED/JR: According to Katie Duensing, JD, “In just three years, 527 opioid-related policies (statutes, rules/regulations, and guidelines) were adopted at the state and federal levels. While most of these policies focused on prescription drug monitoring programs, 170 specifically imposed limits on opioid prescribing and an additional 35 specifically referred to, or incorporated, the CDC opioid prescribing guideline. Further, 46 states and DC mandated pain or opioid prescribing continuing education for prescribers renewing their licenses, affecting as many as 1.7 million prescribers. “ To access this free full article found in the newest issue of the Journal of Pain Research, Click here.
- IASP Research Forum: The International Association for the Study of Pain provides a unique free benefit for individuals interested in the latest published peer-reviewed journal articles in pain research. To sign up for their newsletter and to read the latest papers of the week, visit painresearchforum.org
- Warm Line: The Warm Line is a telephone support line where the caller is able to talk to trained peers that can listen to concerns and offer support. The Warm Line Peer Responder has a unique perspective on issues since they may have experienced many of the same feelings in the past.
- FCC unanimously approves 988 as new three-digit suicide prevention hotline
- FDA is warning people of these 9 hand sanitizers with a potentially lethal ingredient
- Antioch Community Therapy Services (ACTS) Telehealth Counseling: Free and Confidential. Are you Anxious? Depressed? Facing Illness or Loss? Home-bound and Struggling? Over-stressed First Responder / Essential Worker? We can help! Email: acts.aula@antioch.edu or visit us at actsla.org
- Explain Pain Online, East Coast US – Live and interactive Course, May 29 – May 31 with Luke Bongiorno
- Why Bird Music Is Great For Relaxation, Stress And Anxiety
- Best Meal Delivery Services Based on In-Depth Reviews
- Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong – F. Perry Wilson
- CHRONIC PAIN AND COVID-19
- CDC Seeking Comment from Pain ‘Stakeholders’
- NORD Launches Financial Assistance Program for Rare Disease Community Members Impacted by COVID-19
- Meal Train: organize meals for a friend after a birth, surgery or illness
- How NOT to Wear a Mask: Wearing a face mask takes some getting used to. To get the most benefit, you need to avoid these common mistakes.
- Volunteers delivering groceries and supplies to the most at-risk community members facing COVID-19.
- Researchers Find Sleep Quality Can Impact Chronic Pain Response
- Things to Do When You’re Mostly Housebound: For those who are mostly housebound, living well can be a challenge.
- Medicare Coverage and Payment of Virtual Services: This video will provide you with answers to common questions about the Medicare telehealth services benefit.
- CARES Act Provides Cash Payments for Social Security Disability Insurance Beneficiaries
- Erich Fromm: The Antidote to Helplessness and Disorientation on The Daily Good. RSDSA suggests that you subscribe to The Daily Good, a free daily email with information which will uplift your spirits about good people helping others.
- It’s a challenge anytime, but especially now to stay connected and overcome isolation. You can reach out and contact your neighbors by using the app – Nextdoor. Nextdoor is the neighborhood hub for trusted connections and exchange of helpful information.
- Crisis Text Line – Feeling overwhelmed or alone? Text 741741 and you’ll connected with a National Crisis Counselor.
- Starting tomorrow, March 25, 2020, Yale University is allowing individuals to enroll for free in its wildly popular online course – The Science of Well-being.
- Accredited Medical Course Educates Professionals about Rare Pediatric Pain Disease
By Jim Broatch, MSW, Executive Vice President and Director RSDSA