Effects of the Transcendental Meditation Program on Substance Use among University Students. 


Author: Haaga DA, Grosswald S, Gaylord-King C, Rainforth M, Tanner M, Travis F, Nidich S, Schneider RH.

Affiliation: Department of Psychology, American University, Asbury Building, Washington, DC 20016-8062, USA. 
Conference/Journal: Cardiol Res Pract.
Date published: 2011 Mar 21
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 Volume ID: 2011   ,  Pages: 537101   ,  Word Count: 92  
    A randomized wait-list controlled trial (N = 295 university students) of the effects of the Transcendental Meditation program was conducted in an urban setting. Substance use was assessed by self-report at baseline and 3 months later. For smoking and illicit drug use, there were no significant differences between conditions. For alcohol use, sex X intervention condition interactions were significant; TM instruction lowered drinking rates among male but not female students. TM instruction could play a valuable role in reducing alcohol use among male university students. Limitations are noted, along with suggestions for further research.



PMID: 21559213