Pain and Addiction Special Interest Group (PASIG) is intended to be a welcoming community that supports a monthly conversation across UAB and Birmingham area community and organization partners on current research and clinical efforts to improve responses to addiction, pain and opioid safety. The one-hour conversations occur on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 4:00-5:00 pm CST. They usually include brief presentations or check-ins on current projects, new insights, and requests for advice to create a nurturing community.  The group welcomes anyone from UAB or Birmingham area community and organization partners who wishes to hear about ongoing projects, get practical advice, find collaborators and receive moral and intellectual support.