Mindfulness-based interventions for addictive behaviors: Implementation issues on the road ahead.
Psychol Addict Behav October 26, 2017 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.1037/adb0000319 via PubMed Central
Summary
Mindfulness-based interventions show promise for treating addictive behaviors, but their widespread adoption faces several implementation challenges. These include difficulties in training qualified instructors, ensuring treatment fidelity, adapting programs for diverse populations, integrating into existing treatment systems, and maintaining long-term engagement. Addressing these issues is crucial for translating research findings into effective real-world applications.
Study at a glance
| Design | review |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Mindfulness-based interventions for addictive behaviors face significant implementation challenges that must be addressed to facilitate their adoption in clinical practice. |
Abstract
Mindfulness-based interventions for addictive behaviors: Implementation issues on the road ahead.