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Benefits of Meditation

Studies have shown positive effects of mindfulness practice for:


Stress management

Improved sleep

Immune function

Attention

Emotional regulation

Compassionate responding

**Click on the above words for the corresponding research**


Additional research on mindfulness and substance abuse and depression can be found below:


Mindfulness impairments in individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders. Dakwar E, Mariani JP, Levin FR. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2011 37(3):165-9. PMID: 21410417.


Mindfulness-based treatments for co-occurring depression and substance use disorders: what can we learn from the brain? Brewer JA, Bowen S, Smith JT, Marlatt GA, Potenza MN. Addiction. 2010 105(10):1698-706. PMID: 20331548.

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