Improve the Psychological Well-Being of Opioid Users Undergoing Medicinal Therapy with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “As individuals with [Substance Use Disorders] engage in mindfulness practices within [Mindfulness-Based Interventions], they learn to cultivate trait mindfulness, providing a bulwark against substance use and relapse.” – Sarah E Priddy Substance abuse is […]
Effectively Treat Substance Use Disorder with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness is likely an effective tool in helping people with addiction because it’s a single, simple skill that a person can practice multiple times throughout their day, every day, regardless of the life challenges that arise.” – James Davis […]
Improve Substance Abuse Disorders with Mindfulness-Based Treatments By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “incorporating mindfulness exercises into treatment is especially helpful for those of us who have struggled with addiction to alcohol, drugs, porn, unhealthy relationships, or other destructive behaviors.” – Beverly Conyers Substance abuse is a major health and social problem. […]
Improve Recovery from Substance Abuse with Rolling Mindfulness Training By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “By facilitating conscious awareness with a nonjudgmental perspective, mindfulness can decrease the vicious circles of anxiety, fear, anger, sadness, depression, guilt, regret, and shame that make so many recovering people vulnerable to relapse.” – Dan Mager Substance abuse is a major health and social problem. […]
Adherence to a Mindfulness Intervention Assists in Preventing Alcoholism Relapse By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Thoughts and feelings, including urges to use substances or activities, are always temporary. Through mindfulness and its related practices (including meditation) it is possible to learn how to face uncomfortable, painful thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations, and let […]
The Relationship between Cravings and Mindfulness in Patients Recovering from Substance Abuse By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “when people cultivate mindfulness, they’re developing a tool to become aware of that inclination to want only pleasurable things and escape uncomfortable things.” – Sarah Bowen Substance abuse is a major health and social […]
Increase Social Contact and Reduce Loneliness with A Mindfulness Smartphone App By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Loneliness and social isolation are among the most robust known risk factors for poor health and early death. . . Our research shows that a 14-day smartphone-based mindfulness program can target both, and that practice in welcoming and […]
Mindfulness Therapies May Be Cost-Effective for the Treatment of Mental Illness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “[Mindfulness] is a cost-saving alternative to treatment as usual over the trial duration from both a healthcare and a societal perspective for patients with a diagnosis of depression, anxiety or stress and adjustment disorders.” – Sanjib […]
Employ Mindfulness-Based Interventions for the Treatment of Addictions By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. ‘A fact that many don’t know yet is that mindfulness is currently the most effective treatment in the world for overcoming addictions.“ – Judson Brewer Substance abuse is a major health and social problem. There are estimated 22.2 […]
Mindfulness is Associated with Fewer Worries about Cessation of the Use of Sleeping Pills for Insomnia By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “If insomnia is at the root of your sleepless nights, it may be worth trying meditation. The deep relaxation technique has been shown to increase sleep time, improve sleep quality, and make it […]