Harnessing the healing power of nature: a review of natural interventions in substance abuse treatment and prevention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Substance abuse is a global problem that cuts across all sectors of society and requires innovative solutions that go beyond conventional treatments. Contact with nature could be a complementary tool to address drug-related problems. This review aimed to assess the impact of natural environments on drug-related outcomes.

Method

8205 articles were screened between 2013 and 2023 from 6 databases, of which 21 met the inclusion criteria.

Results

Most studies (12) focused on treatment, followed by incidence/consumption (7), prevention (5) and mortality (1). The main drugs studied were drugs in general (12), followed by alcohol (6), tobacco (6), and other drugs, including cannabis and opioids (4). The results of 85% of the studies showed positive outcomes, suppor

SUBMITTER: Diaz-Martinez F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11570648 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature