RCT: A mindfulness-oriented intervention may reduce opioid misuse and chronic pain in primary care.

Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement vs Supportive Group Therapy for Co-occurring Opioid Misuse and Chronic Pain in Primary Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Mindfulness-Based Intervention Found to Reduce Chronic Pain and Opioid Misuse – Psychiatric News Alert

Commentary on Twitter

A randomized clinical trial showed that #Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement delivered in the primary care setting reduces opioid misuse by as much as 46%, while simultaneously reducing chronic pain and emotional distress. https://t.co/eNj42RBCRA @DrEricGarland pic.twitter.com/tBatMT9lkQ

— JAMA Internal Medicine (@JAMAInternalMed) February 28, 2022