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
Other:
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
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