Date of Award

5-2024

Document Type

Project

Degree Name

Master of Social Work

Department

School of Social Work

First Reader/Committee Chair

Lim, Caroline

Abstract

Background: Due to the increased distribution of synthetic opioids, mortality rates, overdose rates, and addiction related to the consumption of illicit fentanyl have drastically increased over the past years. Although medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the first-line intervention for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), less is known about the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for treating this disorder. Objective: This study aimed to systematically review the literature on psychosocial interventions for treating OUD. Methods: A search was conducted on OneSearch using the keywords “opioid treatment” or “Fentanyl treatment” combined with “psychosocial interventions” or “cognitive behavioral therapy,” or “contingency management” for English articles published between 2013 and 2024. Results: Five studies comprising randomized control trials (RCT), observational, and qualitative studies were identified. Based on a preliminary analysis of the studies, it appears that individuals with a history of OUD may benefit from a combination of psychosocial interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and MAT. Conclusion: Treatment options for individuals with OUD should be expanded beyond MAT to include other forms of psychosocial interventions.

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