It takes a village: A pilot study of a group telehealth intervention for support persons affected by opioid use disorder

Opioid use disorder (OUD) has devastating effects on individuals, families, and communities. The Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) is a Support Person (SP)-focused intervention that aims to increase SPs' communication strategies, positive reinforcement/rewards, and social support. This pilot study, called eINSPIRE (INtegrating Support Persons Into REcovery), adapted CRAFT for delivery via group telehealth. The aims were to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of this intervention on patient buprenorphine retention and SP mental health.

Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - January 23, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Karen Chan Osilla, Jennifer K. Manuel, Kirsten Becker, Katherine Nameth, Lane Burgette, Allison Ober, Maria DeYoreo, Barbara Straus Lodge, Brian Hurley, Katherine E. Watkins Source Type: research