Mindfulness-based treatment to prevent addictive behavior relapse: theoretical models and hypothesized mechanisms of change.
Katie Witkiewitz, Sarah Bowen, Erin N Harrop, Haley Douglas, Matthew C. Enkema, Carly Sedgwick
Substance Use & Misuse April 1, 2014 DOI: 10.3109/10826084.2014.891845 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Humans Substance-related disorders Behavior, addictive Models, psychological Secondary prevention |
| Key findings | The authors review theoretical models of how mindfulness may treat addiction and describe hypothesized mechanisms of change. They present MBRP's session content, treatment targets, and participant feedback from empirical studies, and argue that future work should refine measurement, identify moderators of treatment effects, and adapt protocols for specific populations. |
Abstract
Mindfulness-based treatments are growing in popularity among addiction treatment providers, and several studies suggest the efficacy of incorporating mindfulness practices into the treatment of addiction, including the treatment of substance use disorders and behavioral addictions (i.e., gambling). The current paper provides a review of theoretical models of mindfulness in the treatment of addiction and several hypothesized mechanisms of change. We provide an overview of mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP), including session content, treatment targets, and client feedback from participants who have received MBRP in the context of empirical studies. Future research directions regarding operationalization and measurement, identifying factors that moderate treatment effects, and protocol adaptations for specific populations are discussed.
Comparable studies
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|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness training as a clinical intervention: A conceptual and empirical review. Clinical populations | 2003 | Review | |
| Mindfulness: Theoretical Foundations and Evidence for its Salutary Effects | 2007 | Review | |
| Mindfulness Interventions | 2016 | Review | |
| Mind the Hype: A Critical Evaluation and Prescriptive Agenda for Research on Mindfulness and Meditation | 2017 | Review | |
| Mindfulness and acceptance: expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition | 2005 | Review |
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