Shepherd University study shows promise in treating opioid disorder with light therapy

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — A Shepherd University study on the use of light therapy to combat opioid addiction has been accepted for publication in the esteemed journal Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery.

The pilot study focuses on using photobiomodulation (PBM) in the treatment of opioid use disorder.

The study, co-authored by Drs. Jennifer Flora and Kelly Watson Huffer, examines the impact of  PBM on “reducing opioid cravings and depressive symptoms among individuals undergoing treatment for opioid addiction.”