Welcome to a crash course in how to get active and important talking points regarding the opioid crisis from the chronic pain perspective. While the blog will certainly explore these issues in greater detail, there needs to be easy to find basic introductory information. I hope the following pages helpful in figuring out how to get started in fighting the good fight for chronic pain sufferers.

Fact vs. Fiction – So much reporting of the opioid crisis has been very misleading, and doesn’t take into consideration the experiences of long-term pain patients and opioid users. Find out what’s true and what’s false with sources to back up each claim.

Why Should It Matter to Me? – For most people, they don’t have to consider what it would be like to suffer from severe pain and not have any relief. The suffering of pain patients can be very abstract and not a pressing concern for many. Let me explain why everyone needs to pay more attention.

Ways to Get Political – Want to do something about this and other injustices? Here are some ideas to get you started.

Tips On Being an Ally– Often, the best form of activism is simple – just be considerate of the needs of a minority. Here is how you can be mindful of disabled people and truly assist us.

Accessible Activism – Activism that excludes disabled participation is very much a part of the problem. Here’s a starter for what needs to be considered at any and all activist events and demonstrations.

Please feel free to contact me for suggestions, corrections, or comments.