Authors
Sarah Bowen, Katie Witkiewitz, Seema L Clifasefi, Joel Grow, Neharika Chawla, Sharon H Hsu, Haley A Carroll, Erin Harrop, Susan E Collins, M Kathleen Lustyk, Mary E Larimer
Publication date
2014/5/1
Journal
JAMA psychiatry
Volume
71
Issue
5
Pages
547-556
Publisher
American Medical Association
Description
Importance
Relapse is highly prevalent following substance abuse treatments, highlighting the need for improved aftercare interventions. Mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP), a group-based psychosocial aftercare, integrates evidence-based practices from mindfulness-based interventions and cognitive-behavioral relapse prevention (RP) approaches.
Objective
To evaluate the long-term efficacy of MBRP in reducing relapse compared with RP and treatment as usual (TAU [12-step programming and psychoeducation]) during a 12-month follow-up period.
Design, Setting, and Participants
Between October 2009 and July 2012, a total of 286 eligible individuals who successfully completed initial treatment for substance use disorders at a private, nonprofit treatment facility were randomized to MBRP, RP, or TAU aftercare and monitored for 12 months. Participants medically cleared for continuing care were aged …
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