New brief therapy aims to help veterans in opioid recovery find purpose

This study is testing a short, values-based therapy for Veterans who have recently started medication for opioid use disorder (like buprenorphine). The therapy focuses on helping them clarify their personal values, set goals, and improve social connections. The study has three phases: first, developing the therapy with input from Veterans and providers; second, testing it with 10 Veterans; and third, comparing it to usual care in a pilot trial with 40 Veterans. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable, and whether it can improve quality of life and social functioning during early recovery.