Patient Resources

The VA Pain/Opioid Research Consortium started creating infographics of recent research studies relevant to patients and their caregivers. Veteran input informs each stage of the production process. On this page are the infographics created to date and links to related resources at VA.

Research Infographics

• Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder via Telehealth
• Opioid Medications Do Not Work Better for Long-Term Pain
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Can Help Manage Chronic Pain
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Delivered via Telehealth Can Help Treat Pain
• Mindfulness Can Reduce Pain
• MRIs for Low Back Pain May Not Help
• Treatment for Insomnia Among Patients with Pain

Other Resources

My HealtheVet - Veterans Health Library

The Veterans Health Library is designed for and available to all Veterans, their family members and the public, no matter where the Veteran receives care. Library is searchable and includes such topics as:

• Pain: New Ways to Treat a Common Problem
• Managing Chronic Pain: Complementary Care
• Managing Chronic Pain: Therapies for Mind and Body
• Insomnia Resources and Treatment Options
• Medicines for Opioid Use Disorder

VA Make the Connection

Connect with stories of help and hope - learn from Veterans' experiences. Make the Connection is a multimedia collection of stories of real Veterans from various service eras, branches, and personal backgrounds. Topics include:

• Chronic Pain
• Substance Use Disorders
• Trouble Sleeping

VA Health Care - Pain Management National Office

These webpages are aimed at helping Veterans work with their medical team so they can make the best decisions about their health care. Topics include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Chronic Pain
• Whole Health Pain Management

Questions about the HSR website? Email the Web Team

Any health information on this website is strictly for informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any condition.