Mindfulness-based relapse prevention for alcohol dependence: Findings from a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the effects of mindfulness-based relapse prevention for alcohol dependence (MBRP-A) intervention on drinking and related consequences.

Methods

123 alcohol-dependent adults in early recovery, recruited from outpatient treatment programs, were randomly assigned to MBRP-A (intervention plus usual-care; N = 64) or Control (usual-care-alone; N = 59) group. MBRP-A consisted of eight-weekly sessions and home practice. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, 8 weeks and 26 weeks (18 weeks post-intervention), and compared between groups using repeated measures analysis.

Results

Outcome analysis included 112 participants (57 MBRP-A; 55 Control) who provided follow-up data. Participants were 41.0 ± 12.2 years old, 56.2% male, and 91% white. Prior to "quit date,"

SUBMITTER: Zgierska AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6508889 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature