Disrupting the downward spiral of chronic pain and opioid addiction with mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement: a review of clinical outcomes and neurocognitive targets.
J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother May 20, 2014 DOI: 10.3109/15360288.2014.911791 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis review examines mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement (MORE) as an intervention for chronic pain and opioid addiction, proposing that it disrupts the downward spiral linking these conditions. The authors review clinical outcomes and neurocognitive targets, suggesting that MORE may reduce pain and opioid misuse by targeting mechanisms such as reward processing, cognitive control, and stress reactivity. They argue that MORE offers a promising adjunct to standard treatments, though they note the need for further research to establish its efficacy across diverse populations.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Key finding | Argues that mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement may disrupt the chronic pain and opioid addiction cycle by targeting neurocognitive mechanisms, though further research is needed. |
Abstract
Disrupting the downward spiral of chronic pain and opioid addiction with mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement: a review of clinical outcomes and neurocognitive targets.