Psychol Addict Behav June 2013 PMID 22642859

Craving to quit: psychological models and neurobiological mechanisms of mindfulness training as treatment for addictions.

Judson A Brewer, Hani M Elwafi, Jake H Davis

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The discussions highlight the significance of neurobiological mechanisms and the historical context of mindfulness, with phrases like 'promising treatment' and 'deepens understanding,' reflecting both interest and perceived impact. The tone varies from supportive to analytical, indicating thoughtful engagement with the article's implications for addiction treatment.

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Most discussions express support for the idea that mindfulness has potential benefits in treating addiction, indicating general agreement with the publication's findings.

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Participants show moderate curiosity, discussing neurobiological mechanisms and comparing ancient and modern models, which suggests a baseline interest in the topic.

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Comments reference specific concepts like cravings, neuroimaging, and reinforcement, demonstrating active engagement and a desire to understand the subject more deeply.

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This text explores how mindfulness training, inspired by ancient Buddhist models, shows promise as a treatment for addictions by addressing core elements like cravings and related neurobiological processes, with a focus on smoking.
It highlights similarities between ancient and modern theories of addiction, especially their overlap with operant conditioning, which involves reward and reinforcement mechanisms.
Recent research, including neuroimaging studies, is being used to better understand how mindfulness works in the brain to reduce cravings and support recovery from substance use disorders.]

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