Effectiveness of the Transcendental Meditation Program in Preventing and Treating Substance Misuse: A Review
International Journal of the Addictions January 1, 1991 Paul Gelderloos, Kenneth G. Walton, David W. Orme‐johnson et al. 81 citations
A review of 24 studies on Transcendental Meditation (TM) for treating and preventing substance misuse found positive effects across all studies, including those with noninstitutionalized users, treatment program participants, and prisoners with heavy use histories. While some survey studies could not exclude self-selection or responder biases, longitudinal random-assignment studies with objective measures also showed positive results. The evidence indicates TM addresses multiple factors underlying chemical dependence, offering immediate distress relief and long-term improvements in well-being, self-esteem, personal empowerment, and psychophysiological health.