STUDY: PBM for Opioid Use Disorder

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Oct 18, 2021

This podcast explores a study on using light therapy as a non-opioid treatment for opioid use disorder. It discusses the urgent need for alternative solutions to addiction and the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic. The study reveals the efficacy of transcranial photobiomodulation in reducing cravings and opioid use. The role of medication-based intervention and selectively stimulating one hemisphere of the brain are key aspects. The study shows a 71% improvement in cravings for the light therapy group compared to a sham treatment group. The potential of combining light therapy with buprenorphine treatment is also discussed.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Addressing the Need for New Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder

03:17 • 2min

The Efficacy of Light Therapy in Reducing Opioid Cravings and Use

05:20 • 6min

Light Therapy for Opioid Use Disorder

11:12 • 6min