Autonomic and affective mediators of the relationship between mindfulness and opioid craving among chronic pain patients.
Exp Clin Psychopharmacol September 27, 2018 DOI: 10.1037/pha0000225 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractAmong chronic pain patients, mindfulness is associated with reduced opioid craving, and this relationship is mediated by both autonomic and affective factors. Higher trait mindfulness predicted lower craving through lower sympathetic arousal and less negative affect. The findings suggest that mindfulness may reduce craving by dampening physiological stress responses and improving emotional regulation.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Observational study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Chronic pain patients |
| Key finding | Trait mindfulness is associated with reduced opioid craving through lower sympathetic arousal and less negative affect. |
Abstract
Autonomic and affective mediators of the relationship between mindfulness and opioid craving among chronic pain patients.