Lisa Taylor-Swanson

Enhancing interoceptive awareness in chronic pain and opioid misuse via mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement.

Drug and Alcohol Dependence June 2, 2025 Anna Parisi, Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Jennifer L. Stewart et al. 1 citation

Individuals with substance use disorders often report altered interoceptive awareness of internal bodily signals. However, it is unclear whether these alterations also extend to patients with chronic pain who misuse opioids, and whether interventions that enhance interoceptive awareness, such as mindfulness-based therapies, may reduce opioid misuse in this population. At baseline, participants...