Research Questions

Future research on mindfulness-based interventions for substance use could consider the ideal timing, sequencing, bundling, and dosage of the intervention.

Future research questions regarding mindfulness-based interventions for substance use may include:

  1. How effective are mindfulness-based interventions for substance use when applied earlier in the recovery process?
  2. How effective are mindfulness-based interventions for substance use when delivered as standalone treatments?
  3. When mindfulness-based interventions are delivered as part of a package of interventions, what is the ideal sequencing of delivery?
  4. How important is the “dose” of mindfulness training sessions and the “dose” of patient practice outside of sessions? What is the dose-response relationship?