The Merits of Neurofeedback Integration into the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

Author

• Shelley Machado

Date of Award

2021

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Maldonado, Monica

Abstract

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is of significant concern and continues to pose a challenge to many. It is well established that despite the standard treatment options currently utilized, many are still dying from opioid overdose each year. This research aimed to create a plan integrating neurofeedback training into the treatment for opioid use disorder and evaluate the merits of doing so. Neurofeedback is an operant conditioning-based approach that uses EEG or fMRI to measure brain wave activation and alter brain wave patterns. Research articles currently testing samples of individuals with opioid addiction and co-occurring conditions were reviewed and favored in support of neurofeedback training benefits. Neurofeedback has the potential to increase the efficacy of OUD treatments and promote sobriety.

Comments

Thesis (B.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, 2021

Recommended Citation

Machado, Shelley, "The Merits of Neurofeedback Integration into the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder" (2021). Harriet L Wilkes Honors College Theses 2020 - Present. 114.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_honors/114

Extent

40 p.

Identifier

FAUHT00149