IASP STATEMENTS
The Declaration of Montreal
A declaration that access to pain management is a fundamental human right.
Opioids for Pain Management
Opioids are indispensable for the treatment of severe short-lived pain during acute painful events and at the end of life (e.g., pain associated with cancer).
Use of Cannabinoids to Treat Pain
Findings from a comprehensive review of research on the use of cannabinoids to treat pain.
Cannabinoid Non-technical Summary 2021
A call for more rigorous and robust research to better understand any potential benefits and harms related to the use of cannabis for pain relief.
Desirable Characteristics of National Pain Strategies
Supporting the development of policies that ensure implementation of advances in both the science and delivery of health care for people in pain.
Pain and Suffering Caused by the Violence of War
IASP condemns the pain and suffering caused by the violence of war, especially to civilian populations and hospital facilities.