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Smoking dependence is a severe health concern that affects
people of all ages. The addiction to nicotine is a serious problem, as smoking
is the leading cause of preventable deaths globally. Therefore, finding an
effective treatment for nicotine dependence is crucial for public health. A
recent controlled study examined the efficacy of Mindfulness Therapy (MT) in
treating smoking dependence among 40 adults. The study aimed to determine if MT
was more effective in reducing nicotine dependence compared to the standard
therapy for smoking dependence.
The study found that subjects that received MT had a lower Nicotine Dependence
Syndrome Scale (NDSS) score compared to those who received the standard therapy.
The NDSS score was used to measure the level of dependence on nicotine. The
results of the study indicate that MT is more effective in reducing nicotine
dependence among youths compared to the standard therapy.
The study rejected the null hypothesis that there was no difference between the
NDSS scores for the two groups, as the difference in average score for standard
and MT interventions was significant. The findings suggest that MT should be
adopted as the preferred intervention against smoking. Practitioners and
policymakers should include mindfulness sessions in their standard therapy
interventions to achieve better and longer-lasting results compared to ordinary
treatments.
The study's findings corroborate those of existing research that supports the
effectiveness of combining non-judgmental attitudes in substance-dependence
counseling to produce better individual awareness and build the capacity to
overcome existing weaknesses. Such interventions are crucial to addressing the
rising tide of nicotine dependence among the youth.
In conclusion, the study supports the use of MT as a promising approach in
treating smoking dependence. The results suggest that mindfulness therapy
interventions are effective in reducing nicotine dependence among the youth, and
practitioners should adopt it in their standard therapy interventions. This
study is essential in providing evidence-based practice guidelines for reducing
nicotine dependence and addressing the public health concerns associated with
smoking. |
