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Substance Abuse

ISSN 0889-7077

2 papers in the library · 349 citations · publishing 2009-2021

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Mindfulness Meditation for Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review

Substance Abuse October 1, 2009 Aleksandra Zgierska, David Rabago, Neharika Chawla et al. 349 citations

Relapse is common in substance use disorders even after treatment. This systematic review examined mindfulness meditation-based interventions for substance use disorders, identifying 25 eligible manuscripts from over 2000 abstracts. The studies included 8 randomized controlled trials, 7 controlled nonrandomized trials, 6 noncontrolled prospective studies, 2 qualitative studies, and 1 case report. Overall, preliminary evidence suggests mindfulness meditation may be efficacious and safe, but conclusive data for its use as a treatment are lacking. Most studies had significant methodological limitations, and it remains unclear which individuals with substance use disorders might benefit most. Future trials need larger sample sizes and should assess both effect size and mechanisms of action.

DOI: 10.1080/08897070903250019 Full text Psychological intervention Substance use Randomized controlled trial Mindfulness meditation +6

Cannabis use in Adolescence and Risk of Psychosis: Are there Factors that Moderate this Relationship? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Substance Abuse February 22, 2021 S. Kiburi, K. Molebatsi, Vuyokazi Ntlantsana et al.

Adolescent cannabis use is associated with a 71% increased risk for psychosis later in life and predicts earlier onset of psychosis. Factors that moderate this relationship include age of onset of cannabis use, frequent use, exposure to childhood trauma, concurrent use of other substances, and genetic factors. The review included 63 studies in a narrative synthesis and 18 studies in a meta-analysis.

DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2021.1876200 Medicine Psychology