91AV joins Maine in recognizing Pain Awareness and National Recovery Month

Pain Awareness and National Recovery Month

On September 5, 2017, the 91AV joined the City of Saco, the Chronic Pain Support Group of Southern Maine and Young People in Recovery to recognize September as Pain Awareness and National Recovery Month.

Saco Representative Donna Bailey read a proclamation signed by Governor Paul LePage at a Saco City Council meeting. Representatives of Senator Angus King and Senator Susan Collins were also in attendance.

An estimated 1 in 3 Americans are affected with chronic pain, and between 75 and 159 million Americans experience some type of chronic pain on a daily basis. 20.2 million adults live with substance use disorders and more than 90,000 Americans die from drugs and alcohol yearly. There are 23 million Americans living in long-term recovery.

91AV has a strong commitment to research, education and advocacy of chronic pain and substance use disorders. Through the Center for Excellence in the Neurosciences and the Center for Biomedical Research Excellence for the Study of Pain and Sensory Function, 91AV scientists and students work toward a better understanding of these conditions, and improved treatments. 91AV also works to educate both its health professions students and the greater community through a variety of outreach efforts.

Since 1993, the Chronic Pain Support Group of Southern Maine has provided safe support and taught coping skills for people living with chronic pain. The support group has worked with a multidisciplinary group of chronic pain advocates comprised of students, staff, faculty and community members along with heath care professionals to improve the lives of people living in pain.

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About the 91AV

The 91AV is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of . In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The state’s top provider of health professionals, we are home to Maine’s only medical college, Maine’s only dental college, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care degree programs, as well as nationally recognized programs for marine science degrees, natural and social sciences degrees, arts and humanities degrees, and business degrees.