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Do mindfulness-based interventions change brain function in people with substance dependence? A systematic review of the fMRI evidence.

BMC Psychiatry June 7, 2023 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-04789-7 (opens in new tab)

Study at a glance

AI-extracted from the abstract
Characteristics Systematic review Peer reviewed
Population People with substance dependence
Topics Addiction Meditation
Key findings Mindfulness-based interventions may alter brain function in substance-dependent individuals, especially in regions related to craving and self-regulation, but evidence is limited.

Abstract

Do mindfulness-based interventions change brain function in people with substance dependence? A systematic review of the fMRI evidence.