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You Can’t Always Want What You Like

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Mindful Acceptance Enhancing Addiction Treatment

Mindful acceptance not only helped Hetty overcome cigarette urges but also led to a successful addiction treatment idea for smokers in her study. The urge surfing intervention increased the likelihood of smoking cessation post-treatment. This approach has also shown positive effects in opiate addiction, binge drinking, and healthy eating, emphasizing the importance of being present in the moment to connect with and effectively address addictive behaviors.

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