Mindfulness may help curb drug relapse, small study suggests
NCT ID NCT07161986
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested a mindfulness-based program (MBS) against standard care in 130 adults recovering from polydrug addiction. The goal was to see if MBS could reduce cravings and relapse risk. Researchers also looked at improvements in emotional control, mood, and motivation. The results could point to a supportive, non-drug strategy for staying sober.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Mindfulness-based Sobriety (MBS) program
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a practical, drug-free way to help people with polydrug addiction manage cravings and lower their risk of relapse.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 130 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is behavioral, so benefits depend heavily on individual adherence and motivation.
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Locations
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Save Life Foundation
Abbottābād, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan