Contributed by: Vern Reviewed by: Evelyn Corsini, MSW, January 2011 Vern is a 55 year old man from Minnesota who sent this story to respond to the painACTION newsletter question, “I have been able to get good support from other people by…” Vern has had 5 failed back surgeries and has been living with chronic… Read more »
Month: January 2011
Alcohol and chronic pain
People have been using alcohol to help cope with chronic pain for many years. Many people also may use alcohol as a way to manage stress, and chronic pain often can be a significant stressor. Research studies have found that as many as 28% of people with chronic pain use alcohol as a pain management… Read more »
