Economic Evaluation of Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement for the Treatment of Opioid Misuse
Fernando A. Wilson, Eric L Garland
medRxiv Preprint Server February 23, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.64898/2026.02.23.26346912 (opens in new tab) via medRxiv
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractOpioid misuse causes widespread harm, and Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) has been shown to be an effective treatment for it. However, the cost-effectiveness of this intervention has not yet been determined.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical/economic evaluation |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement |
| Key finding | The cost-effectiveness of Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement for opioid misuse was previously unknown, and the study assesses this economic outcome. |
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Opioid misuse exacts a tremendous toll on society. Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) is an efficacious treatment for opioid misuse. Yet, the cost-effectiveness of this intervention remains unknown.