Ultra-brief breath counting (mindfulness) training promotes recovery from stress-induced alcohol-seeking in student drinkers
Ruichong Shuai, A. Bakou, Lorna Hardy, L. Hogarth
Addictive Behaviours October 18, 2019 DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.106141 (opens in new tab) via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractBreath counting helped people recover from stress-induced alcohol-seeking behavior and reduced stress-related negative emotions. The findings suggest that breath counting could be a treatment for stress-induced relapse, and that mindfulness therapy may work by building resilience against negative drinking triggers.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Breath counting |
| Keywords | Psychology Medicine |
| Key finding | Breath counting promoted recovery from stress-induced alcohol-seeking and attenuated stress-induced changes in subjective negative affect. |
Abstract
Highlights • Breath counting promoted recovery from stress induced alcohol-seeking.• Breath counting attenuated stress induced changes in subjective negative affect.• Breath counting might treat stress induced relapse.• Mindfulness therapy may work via resilience to negative drinking triggers.