Endogenous theta stimulation during meditation predicts reduced opioid dosing following treatment with Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement.
Neuropsychopharmacology September 12, 2020 Justin Hudak, Adam W. Hanley, William R. Marchand et al. 46 citations
Among people receiving Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement for opioid misuse, those who showed higher levels of endogenous theta brainwave activity during meditation subsequently required lower doses of opioids. Theta oscillations, which are linked to relaxation and focused attention, may serve as a neural marker predicting treatment response.