Habit Change Addiction - Mindfulness Meets Addiction: A New Path to Recovery

Mindfulness: An Emerging Treatment for Smoking and Other Addictions?

In this episode, Dr. Jud unpacks the groundbreaking insights from the paper Mindfulness: An Emerging Treatment for Smoking and Other Addictions? by Judson Brewer and Lori Pbert. Discover how mindfulness leverages ancient practices to combat modern addictions by targeting the neurological reward-based habit loops. Learn how this approach fosters awareness, disenchants harmful behaviors, and supports individuals in riding out cravings. The discussion also highlights the promising results of mindfulness-based programs compared to traditional treatments, paving the way for innovative methods in addiction recovery. Tune in to explore the future of mindfulness in behavioral health and its transformative potential.

Reference:
Brewer J and Pbert L. Mindfulness: An Emerging Treatment for Smoking and Other Addictions? J Fam Med. 2015; 2(4): 1035.

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