Announcements  Many older adults turn to complementary and integrative health approaches, often as a reflection of a healthy self-empowered approach to well-being. Natural products often sold as dietary supplements are frequently used by many older people for various reasons despite safety concerns or a lack of evidence to support their use. Although there is a widespread public perception that the botanical and traditional agents included in dietary supplements can be viewed as safe, these products can contain pharmacologically active compounds and have the associated dangers. |
 Results from a new study suggest mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement (MORE)an integrative behavioral group therapy that involves training in mindfulness, reappraisal, and savoring skillsmay be a useful nondrug complementary treatment for people with opioid use disorder and chronic pain in methadone maintenance therapy. The Stage 1 pilot study, which included 30 participants with opioid use disorder and chronic pain, was funded by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). It was published in the journalDrug and Alcohol Dependence. |
 Dr. Merav Sabri August 14, 2019 Are you aware that there is funding available at NCCIH through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, also known as Americas Seed Fund? This specific funding encourages innovative research and development (R&D) of technology with commercialization potential to enhance the science, usefulness, and/or safety of complementary and integrative health approaches. |
Resources for Researchers The National Institutes of Health has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking guidance on current education curricula for health care professionals regarding pain and opioid misuse and use disorder. The RFI seeks input from all stakeholders, including health care professionals who provide pain treatment; students in medical, dental, and nursing schools; residents, fellows, and teaching faculty; medical and dental associations; and education accrediting agencies. The deadline for responses is September 1. Upcoming Events September 17-18, 2019; Bethesda, MD NCCIH, in conjunction with the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development/National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, is excited to present a workshop that brings neuroscientists studying mechanosensation together with clinical investigators in the field of manual therapies. This workshop will explore potential neural and extraneural mechanisms of biomechanical force-based manipulations and interventions. September 20, 2019; NIH Campus, Porter Bldg. 35 Building, Bethesda, MD Please check back soon for the agenda and other details. September 23, 2019, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ET; In-person attendance is full. Remote viewing options are available. Lipsett Amphitheater, NIH Clinical Center, NIH Main Campus, Bethesda, MD. Want a preview of the pain management concepts Dr. Lorimer Moseley of the University of South Australia will discuss during his talk?Watch now! Please register for remote attendance usingthis Eventbrite link. Note that in-person attendance is filled, however a waitlist is available. | 
