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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)

Study at a glance

AI-extracted from the abstract
Characteristics Observational study Peer reviewed
Population Chronic pain patients
Topics Meditation
Key findings 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.