Mindfulness therapy reduces opioid misuse and chronic pain in primary care, according to new research

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Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse Mindfulness therapy reduces opioid misuse and chronic pain in primary care, according to new research

Results from a new clinical trial demonstrate that an eight-week mindfulness-based therapy–Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE)–decreased opioid use and misuse while reducing chronic pain symptoms, with effects lasting as long as nine months.