Nonjudgmental acceptance: Associations with substance-related cue reactivity in adults with substance use disorders and posttraumatic stress

Original research
by
Vujanovic, Anka A. et al

Release Date

2021

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

The present investigation examined the predictive utility of nonjudgmental acceptance, a facet of mindfulness defined as the ability to remain aware and nonevaluative about internal experience, in terms of substance-related cue reactivity among adults with substance use disorders (SUD) and posttraumatic stress (PTS) symptomatology.

Findings/Key points

Higher baseline nonjudgmental acceptance predicted greater safety and control in response to substance cues; no effects were found for craving.

Design/methods

n=53

Keywords

About PWUD
Outcomes
Illegal drugs
Mental health