Effectiveness of Mindfulness - Based Therapy and Counseling programs (MBTC) on relapses to methamphetamine dependence at a substance dependency treatment center.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to examine the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Therapy and Counseling (MBTC) on reducing methamphetamine cravings, stress, depression, and relapse rates in individuals with methamphetamine use disorder.
Results Summary
The MBTC group showed significantly lower cravings, stress, and depression, higher mindfulness scores, and a lower relapse rate (14.3%) compared to the control group (45.7%) at six-month follow-up.
Population
70 individuals (37 females) receiving methamphetamine dependency treatment in Thailand.
Effective Dosage
Practicing mindfulness for 90-120 minutes weekly.
Duration
Eight weeks.
Interactions
None mentioned.
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mindfulness - Based Therapy and Counseling programs (MBTC) | decrease | craving | individuals receiving methamphetamine dependency treatment | -7.89, 95%CI = -15.47, -0.32 | significantly lower | #1 |
Mindfulness - Based Therapy and Counseling programs (MBTC) | decrease | stress | individuals receiving methamphetamine dependency treatment | -7.44, 95%CI = -12.21, -2.67 | significantly lower | #2 |
Mindfulness - Based Therapy and Counseling programs (MBTC) | decrease | depression | individuals receiving methamphetamine dependency treatment | -2.95, 95%CI = -5.31, -0.6 | significantly lower | #3 |
Mindfulness - Based Therapy and Counseling programs (MBTC) | increase | mindfulness scores | individuals receiving methamphetamine dependency treatment | 12.86, 95%CI = 9.37, 16.35 | statistically significant higher | #4 |
Mindfulness - Based Therapy and Counseling programs (MBTC) | decrease | methamphetamine relapse | individuals receiving methamphetamine dependency treatment | 5/35, 14.3% | significantly lower | #5 |
This non-concurrent controlled intervention study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the Mindfulness - Based Therapy and Counseling programs (MBTC) on the treatment of methamphetamine use disorder among 70 individuals (37 females) receiving methamphetamine dependency treatment. Participants were divided into a control group undergoing the usual program and an experimental group using MBTC plus the usual program at a treatment center in Thailand. The study was conducted using the Methamphetamine Craving Questionnaire, urine Color Immunochromatographic Assay and the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview. Stress, depression, and mindfulness were also assessed. MBTC comprised of practicing mindfulness for 90-120 min weekly for eight weeks. Participants were assessed before and after the treatment(s) and at follow-ups visits at 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 weeks. Mean age (30.3 ± 5.8 years), age of first methamphetamine use (18.2 ± 4.5 years) and other demographics did not differ between groups. At six-month follow-up, the experimental group had significantly lower craving (-7.89, 95%CI = -15.47, -0.32), stress (-7.44, 95%CI = -12.21, -2.67), and depression (-2.95, 95%CI = -5.31, -0.6) and statistically significant higher mindfulness scores (12.86, 95%CI = 9.37, 16.35) than the control group. In addition, methamphetamine relapse in the MBTC group (5/35, 14.3%) was significantly lower than the control group (16/35, 45.7%).