Mindfulness-Based Eudaimonic Enhancement for Well-Being of Individuals with Alcohol-Dependence: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Study

Background: Theoretically, mindfulness or the non-judgmental awareness of present generates eudaimonic well-being. Mindfulness-based interventions are effective for addictions like alcohol-dependence but its well-being outcomes should be validated empirically. Objectives: Current pilot study intended to explore feasibility a novel intervention, Mindfulness-Based Eudaimonic Enhancement Training (MEET), among individuals undergoing treatment at an Integrated Rehabilitation Centre Addicts (IRCA), Kerala, India. Methods: The experimental group (N=12) was administered with intervention and Treatment as Usual (TaU) while control received TaU alone. Obtained data were analysed using independent sample t-test paired t-test. Results: After had reported better mindfulness, well-being, hedonic flourishing. results delineate efficacy mindfulness-based positive psychology that enhances Conclusion: This is first reporting aimed exclusively enhancement showed promising impact alcohol-dependence. contributes existing scientific literature, on role addiction relapse prevention.