Lori Reynolds, Oaklee Rogers, Andrew Benford, Ammie Ingwaldson, Bethany Vu, Tiffany Holstege, Korinna Alvarado
Substance use disorder (SUD) afflicts a large percentage of the United States population, with negative implications that cost more than $420 billion annually. This population often experiences negative emotions throughout the recovery process, including anxiety, depression, stress, and negative affect. Currently, evidence-based treatment strategies for SUD include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, 12-step programs, and mindfulness-based treatment. One intervention that has not been studied at length among individuals with SUD is use of the natural environment as treatment...
2020: Journal of Addiction