Reducing marijuana use among young women
Researchers in Rhode Island studied the value of motivational interviewing + mindfulness meditation.
First, the details.
- 34 female marijuana users between 18 and 29 years old were randomly assigned to a treatment group.
- 2 sessions of motivational interviewing + mindfulness meditation
- Control group
- Participants’ marijuana use was reassessed at 1, 2, and 3 months after treatment.
And, the results.
- The motivational interviewing + mindfulness meditation group used marijuana 6, 8, and 7 fewer days at months 1, 2, and 3, respectively, than controls — significant differences.
The bottom line?
The authors concluded, “Findings from this pilot study provide preliminary evidence for the feasibility and effectiveness of a brief motivational interviewing + mindfulness meditation for young adult female marijuana users.
And it only took 2 sessions.
A Google search revealed that most pot smokers view mindfulness as a potential way to “enhance” their high.
9/28/11 21:17 JR