Behavioral Interventions for Chronic Pain and Opioid-Related Problems

Behavioral Interventions for Chronic Pain and Opioid-Related Problems

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement versus a social support group (supportive counseling) intervention for chronic pain patients receiving long-term opioid pharmacotherapy for pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18-60+
• Current chronic pain condition
• Current use of prescription opioid agonist or mixed agonist-antagonist analgesics for >90 days

Exclusion Criteria:

• Prior experience with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, or Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention
• Active suicidality, schizophrenia, psychotic disorder, and/or severe substance dependence (other than opioid dependence)
• Opioid misuse as determined by Current Opioid Misuse Measure