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[Mindfulness based interventions for addictive disorders: a review].

S Skanavi¹, X Laqueille, H-J Aubin

¹Evreux, France. skanaviserge@hotmail.com

|October 29, 2011

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Mindfulness-based interventions show promise in reducing substance use and improving psychiatric symptoms. These programs help individuals manage urges and emotional distress, potentially reducing relapse risk.

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Investigating Drivers of Antireward in Addiction Behavior with Anatomically Specific Single-Cell Gene Expression Methods

Investigating Drivers of Antireward in Addiction Behavior with Anatomically Specific Single-Cell Gene Expression Methods

Published on: August 4, 2022

Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Psychology
Behavioral Science

Background:

Substance use disorders (SUDs) necessitate innovative treatments due to limited efficacy of current options.
Mindfulness-based therapies, focusing on non-judgmental attention, have emerged as a potential approach for SUDs.
Existing mindfulness programs require review for their application in addictive disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review existing data on the efficacy of mindfulness-based programs in treating addictive disorders.
To assess the effectiveness of various mindfulness interventions for substance use.

Main Methods:

Literature search from January 1980 to January 2009.
Keywords included mindfulness, specific mindfulness therapies (MBSR, DBT, ACT, MBCT), and addiction-related terms.
Included six clinical trials evaluating four different programs.

Main Results:

Five of six studies were controlled, and four were randomized.
Mindfulness interventions significantly reduced substance use in five out of six trials.
Interventions proved more effective than control conditions in four out of five comparative trials, with sustained benefits during follow-up.
Reduced emotional reactivity to smoking cues and decreased thought avoidance mediated alcohol use reduction.
Significant reductions in psychiatric symptoms and perceived stress were observed.

Conclusions:

Mindfulness may aid substance users in accepting withdrawal sensations and managing urges, reducing impulsive behavior.
It enhances the ability to cope with emotional states and increases sensitivity to natural rewards.
Mindfulness-based programs are intensive and best suited for highly motivated patients, including those with co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
Promising initial results suggest mindfulness can reduce relapse risk by improving acceptance of sensations, thoughts, and emotions.