Mindfulness in Treatment Approaches for Addiction — Underlying Mechanisms and Future Directions

Abstract Purpose of Review While the treatment addictive disorders proves to be challenging, new approaches that evolved around concepts mindfulness and acceptance have been utilized investigated in recent years. Our goal is summarize efficacy possible underlying mechanisms mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) disorders. Recent Findings Various meta-analyses suggested MBIs show clinical Considering factors impact disorders, indicated augment responsiveness natural rewards contrast addiction-related cues as well increase top-down cognitive control, decrease subjective physiological stress perception, enhance positive affect. Summary In summary, hold promise treating while larger randomized controlled trials with longitudinal study designs are needed confirm their utility. Newest endeavors strive utility by augmentation or personalization.