Mindfulness Therapy Shows Promise for Improving Opioid Addiction Recovery

As overdose deaths spiral, experts say failures of medication like methadone underscore need for better interventions.

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For opioid addicts seeking a path to recovery, the journey is often filled with hurdles that can derail progress—the lure of euphoric highs, unrelenting cravings, the agony of withdrawal.

But a new therapy is emerging that can help reinforce recovery by reframing the brain’s reward system.