This is the fifth post in a series on non-pharmacologic approaches for alcohol and drug abuse. Previous posts included a general overview of alternative and integrative treatments of substance abuse, ...

CU Boulder researchers find that body-scanning and ‘urge surfing’ appear to help people cut down how much alcohol they drink Mindfulness is having a moment, but is it worth all the hype? Researchers ...

Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) — a behavioral intervention that integrates training in mindfulness, emotion regulation strategies and savoring of natural rewards — could hold the key ...

West Virginia University researchers have found mindfulness, the practice of focusing and being present in the moment, may help patients receiving medication for substance use disorder complete their ...

The recent rise of sober bars may come as a surprise to many, but it’s a trend that is quickly gaining momentum. Sober bars are exactly what they sound like: bars that don’t serve alcohol. Instead, ...

MBCT combines two research-backed approaches: mindfulness practices and cognitive therapy. Mindfulness is a practice involving awareness of one’s internal state and surroundings, according to the ...