Immediate Effects of Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy as an Adjunct to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder.
Research square July 15, 2024 Cynthia U Price, Kenneth C Pike, Anna Treadway et al.
Integrating mindfulness-based interoceptive training with medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) led to significant health improvements. In a study involving 303 participants across six clinics, those receiving Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy (MABT) alongside MOUD reported enhanced interoceptive awareness, reduced PTSD symptoms, and lower pain severity compared to those on MOUD alone. Although overall substance use levels remained similar between groups, MABT showed promise in addressing mental health and physical symptom challenges, highlighting its potential as an adjunct intervention in treating opioid use disorder.