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Study: Therapy Reduces Pain and Opioid Dependence

6/15/2025

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A recent study in JAMA Network Open reveals that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) significantly alleviate pain and reduce opioid dependence in chronic low back pain sufferers. After just eight weeks of therapy, participants experienced a remarkable boost in their quality of life, prompting experts to endorse these therapies as promising solutions for chronic pain management in the U.S.

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A recent study in JAMA Network Open reveals that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) significantly alleviate pain and reduce opioid dependence in chronic low back pain sufferers. After just eight weeks of therapy, participants experienced a remarkable boost in their quality of life, prompting experts to endorse these therapies as promising solutions for chronic pain management in the U.S.