마음챙김 명상에 기초한 알코올의존 회복 프로그램

‘Mindfulness-Based Recovery from Addiction’ Program for Alcohol Dependence : A Pilot Effectiveness Trial

Objective ： This study is the first quasi-experimental design to evaluate the initial efficacy of inpatient ‘Mindfulness-Based Recovery from Addiction (MBRA)’ program for patients with alcohol dependence as compared to the treatment as usual (TAU). Methods ： To examine the psychometric changes of MBRA, 25 patients admitted in alcohol dependence treatment facilities participated in the study. 9 alcoholic patients from an experimental group, and 10 patients from a comparative group were analyzed with eight session programs for eight weeks. Assessments were administered at 3 time points: pre-intervention, one month-inter-vention, and post-intervention. We used the following scales : 1) Stress Response Inventory, 2) Korean Urge Questionnaire, 3) Psychological Well-Being Scale, 4) Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ). Results ： MBRA participants demonstrated a greater increase in Stress Response Inventory and FFMQ as compared to the TAU. Conclusion ： Mindfulness training appears to target the key mechanisms in alcohol dependence. MBRA may hold a promise to recovery and prevent re-lapse in alcohol dependence.