Alternatives to PAIN Act

The Alternatives to PAIN Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 7142, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the opioid crisis in the United States by promoting the use of non-opioid pain management alternatives.

The bill aims to increase access to alternative pain management treatments, such as physical therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic care, for individuals suffering from chronic pain. It also seeks to improve education and training for healthcare providers on the use of these alternative treatments.

Additionally, the Alternatives to PAIN Act includes provisions to increase research funding for non-opioid pain management options and to establish a task force to develop best practices for integrating these treatments into clinical practice. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to reduce the reliance on opioids for pain management and to provide individuals with safer and more effective alternatives. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.