Journal of Medical Internet Research
April 9, 2026
Michael Bowen, Michael Beam
Background: Meditation has grown in popularity in recent years, but many people who try meditation often fail to establish a habit. Goal setting has been demonstrated to be an effective technique in behavior change in other health-related contexts but is understudied in the meditation context. Objective: This study had 2 objectives: (1) to assess the association between goal setting and the...
JMIR Mental Health
July 7, 2025
Michael Bowen, Michael Beam, Joakim Semb et al.
2 citations
The general public is largely aware of meditation, and there is compelling evidence the practice has health benefits. But many people who are aware of meditation have not tried it, and those who do often struggle to establish a regular practice. The barriers to meditation are generally understood and include a lack of knowledge, a lack of time, and unclear benefits. These barriers present an...
Mindfulness
May 1, 2025
Michael Bowen, Michael Beam
Abstract Objectives The objective of this research was to map the Sussex Mindfulness Meditation (SuMMed) model to US adults, thereby demonstrating its utility for future researchers. Additionally, the research explored engagement with meditation beyond what the model explicitly prescribes, including with apps. This served as a means to offer potential refinements to the model and deepen our...
Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Behavior
March 1, 2025
Joel S Raymond, Alexander G Athanasopoulos, Connie J Badolato et al.
7 citations
Medications to treat substance use disorders (SUDs) remain suboptimal or, in the case of stimulants and cannabis, non-existent. Many factors have contributed to this paucity, including the biological complexity of addiction, regulatory challenges, and a historical lack of enthusiasm among pharmaceutical companies to commit resources to this disease space. Despite these headwinds, the recent...
Addiction Biology
October 13, 2011
Craig P. Motbey, Glenn E. Hunt, Michael T. Bowen et al.
92 citations
Mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone) is a novel recreational drug that has rapidly increased in popularity in recent years. Users report mephedrone as having the stimulant-like qualities of methamphetamine and cocaine, combined with the prosocial, entactogenic effects of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). Anecdotal and case study reports indicate that mephedrone may have the potential to...