# NEA report finds positive results in many arts-based opioid studies

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Topic: Culture · Status: published · Version: 1
Published: 2026-10-22T17:47:14.231Z · Updated: 2026-10-22T17:47:14.231Z
Record: https://davids.news/s/nea-report-finds-positive-results-in-many-arts-based-opioid-studies-bec2c1f7

The National Endowment for the Arts says nearly 80% of 69 studies it reviewed reported positive findings; the rest were mixed or neutral.

- The NEA report examines arts-based approaches to pain management and substance use prevention, treatment and recovery.

Why it matters: The report expands on a 2020 NEA review of research and practice in this area.

## Original sources

- [National Endowment for the Arts](<https://www.arts.gov/impact/research/publications/arts-based-approaches-countering-opioid-crisis-new-and-expanded-evidence>) — primary announcement
  Source: Pisith Yim · National Endowment for the Arts 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-22T13:48:56.000Z
- [National Endowment for the Arts](<https://www.arts.gov/news/press-releases/2026/national-endowment-arts-releases-new-report-how-arts-can-help-address-opioid-crisis>) — primary announcement
  Source: Liz Auclair · National Endowment for the Arts 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-22T13:13:22.000Z

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