Mindfulness based interventions to prevent relapse in women with substance use disorde

Abstract

Objective: To analyse the effectiveness of Mindfulness Based Interventions (MBI) in women in  treatment for Substance Use Disorder (SUD).

Materials and methods: The search was conducted according to the PRISMA statement, using the PICO approach. We included experimental and quasi-experimental studies published between 2014 and 2024 in English and Spanish that evaluated IBM in women with SCT. Reviews, outpatient studies and those with low methodological quality were excluded. The databases PubMed, ScienceDirect and BVS were consulted.

Results: A total of 5 articles were obtained for the final analysis. Participants were mainly women aged 26-37 years, with high use of amphetamines, methamphetamines, cocaine and alcohol. Interventions varied in duration, frequency and techniques, including guided meditation, craving management and self-care practices. Compared to standard treatments, CBIs showed effectiveness in terms of reduced frequency and severity of use, increased time to relapse, and emotional improvements (less anxiety and stress).

Conclusions: CBIs show promise as a relapse prevention strategy for women with SCT, especially in residential settings. Further research is recommended, particularly in Latin American contexts, considering social and cultural variables and the role of the therapist.

Keywords: Mindfulness; Women; Substance use disorder; Residential treatment.