Mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy for problematic alcohol use and disorders: an updated rapid review

• Published in: Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford) Vol. 59; no. 6
• Main Authors: Byrne, Simon P, Chawla, Isha, Hides, Leanne
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Oxford University Press 21-09-2024
• Subjects: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - methods; Alcohol-Related Disorders - psychology; Alcohol-Related Disorders - therapy; Alcoholism - psychology; Alcoholism - therapy; Humans; Mindfulness - methods; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Problematic Drinking; Mindfulness; Alcohol Use Disorder; Systematic Review
• ISSN: 0735-0414; 1464-3502; 1464-3502
• DOI: 10.1093/alcalc/agae073

Abstract
We updated systematic reviews for mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy for problematic alcohol use and disorders. We found growing evidence mindfulness was associated with reduced alcohol consumption and/or other therapeutic effects and was superior to other treatments under certain conditions. Mindfulness may be valuable for treating comorbidity and offer an alternative to traditional psychosocial interventions.
Short Summary: We conducted systematic reviews of mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy for problematic alcohol use and disorders, finding mindfulness was associated with reduced alcohol consumption and/or other therapeutic effects, and was sometimes superior to other treatments. Mindfulness may be valuable for treating comorbidity and provide an alternative treatment option.