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Friday, October 26, 2007

Press Release - Dealing with stress as a treatment for alcohol abuse
Public release date: 26-Oct-2007

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A researcher at the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) is initiating a study of "mindfulness-based stress reduction," a technique often used in behavioral medicine for stress reduction but not before as an adjunct in the treatment of alcohol use disorders.

"By adapting and applying mindfulness-based stress reduction or MBSR in alcoholism treatment, we hope to develop an increased ability to cope with stress and enhanced psychological well-being among alcohol-dependent individuals,” said Gerard J. Connors, Ph.D. “For people who often deal with stress in their lives by turning to alcohol, this could be a very positive alternative.”
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