Mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement for alcohol dependence: therapeutic mechanisms and intervention acceptability
- Authors:
- GARLAND Eric L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 12(3), July 2012, pp.242-263.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study investigated mindfulness-based interventions which can decrease addictive behaviours whilst promoting non-reactivity to stressors. Participants included 18 alcohol-dependent adults residing in a therapeutic community who had participated in a Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) intervention. Interviews were conducted to elicit participant narratives. Findings revealed that MORE enhanced self-awareness while helping clients to cope more effectively with emotional distress and addictive impulses. MORE was acceptable to participants and feasible to implement within a residential treatment setting. The authors concluded that mindfulness training could assist marginalised people in recovering from addiction.
- Subject terms:
- intervention, recovery approach, therapeutic communities, addiction, alcohol misuse, mindfulness;
- Content type:
- research
- Location(s):
- United States
- Link:
- Journal home page
- ISSN online:
- 1533-2578
- ISSN print:
- 1533 256X