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The article is a literature review of the development of mindfulness practices in the treatment of substance use disorders, with attention to the roots of mindfulness studies in the West and in Buddhist traditions. There is a focus on substance use disorders, but also consideration is given to wider dynamics of human suffering and the effectiveness of mindfulness practices.
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Johnson, R.L.L. A Brief History of Mindfulness in Addictions Treatment. Int J Adv Counselling 41, 284–295 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-019-09372-y
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