Sexual addiction & compulsivity
December 29, 2017
Meagan J Brem, Ryan C Shorey, Scott Anderson et al.
The present study sought to extend compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) and mindfulness research by testing whether dispositional mindfulness negatively related to CSB among men with substance use disorders (SUD) through experiential avoidance. Dispositional mindfulness is believed to decrease experiential avoidance, a correlate of CSB. We therefore hypothesized that dispositional mindfulness would...
Mindfulness
May 30, 2017
Meagan J Brem, Ryan C Shorey, Scott Anderson et al.
Approximately 31% of men in treatment for a substance use disorders (SUD) engage in compulsive sexual behavior (CSB). Shame, a well-documented consequence of CSB, increases the likelihood of relapse following treatment for SUDs. Despite the risk of relapse, prior research has not investigated factors that may attenuate the relation between CSB and shame. Dispositional mindfulness is one such...
Substance Use & Misuse
April 21, 2017
Ryan C Shorey, Joanna Elmquist, Michael J. Gawrysiak et al.
Background: Substance use disorders are understood as a chronically relapsing condition that is difficult to treat. However, in recent years there have been promising developments in the treatment of substance use disorders, specifically with interventions based on mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy. Little research has examined whether these types of interventions may positively...
Mindfulness
April 1, 2015
Ryan C Shorey, Hope Brasfield, Scott Anderson et al.
Recent research has examined the relation between mindfulness and substance use, demonstrating that lower trait mindfulness is associated with increased substance use, and that mindfulness-based interventions help to reduce substance use. Research has also demonstrated that early maladaptive schemas are prevalent among individuals seeking substance use treatment and that targeting early...
Journal of Clinical Psychology
December 17, 2014
Ryan C Shorey, Michael J. Gawrysiak, Scott Anderson et al.
Objective: It is imperative that research identifies factors related to depression among individuals in substance use treatment, as depression is associated with substance use relapse. Dispositional mindfulness and spirituality may bear an important role in the relationship between depression and substance use. Method: Using preexisting patient medical records (N = 105), the current study...