Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention in Individuals with Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review.
Behav Sci (Basel)
; 11(10)2021 Sep 29.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34677226
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
This systematic review aimed to understand the current state of the art about the effectiveness of mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) on individuals with substance use disorders (SUD), taking into account not only SUD variables (e.g., cravings, frequency of use) but also other relevant clinical variables (e.g., anxiety and depressive symptoms, quality of life).METHODS:
A comprehensive search of electronic databases was conducted to identify studies that investigate MBRP interventions on individuals with SUD. Studies that met the inclusion criteria were synthesized and assessed using systematic review methods.RESULTS:
Thirteen studies were included in the present review. The methodological quality of the included studies was moderately strong. Nine studies (69.2%) used the traditional 16 h MBRP program. Six studies (46.1%) chose to use a co-intervention treatment ranging from the treatment as usual (TAU) to cognitive behavioral therapy. All but one study indicated that their interventions produced positive effects on at least one addiction outcome measure. None of the interventions were evaluated across different settings or populations.CONCLUSIONS:
Despite some heterogeneity regarding the type of MBRP program used, results support the effectiveness of these interventions in the SUD population, especially in reducing cravings, decreasing the frequency of use, and improving depressive symptoms.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Language:
En
Journal:
Behav Sci (Basel)
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Portugal