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Bowen S, Witkiewitz K, Clifasefi SL, Grow J, Chawla N, Hsu SH, Carroll HA, Harrop E, Collins SE, Lustyk MK, Larimer ME. Relative efficacy of mindfulness-based relapse prevention, standard relapse prevention, and treatment as usual for substance use disorders: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Psychiatry. 2014 May;71(5):547-56. doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2013.4546. PubMed PMID: 24647726; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4489711.
Witkiewitz K, Bowen S, Harrop EN, Douglas H, Enkema M, Sedgwick C. Mindfulness-based treatment to prevent addictive behavior relapse: theoretical models and hypothesized mechanisms of change. Subst Use Misuse. 2014 Apr;49(5):513-24. doi: 10.3109/10826084.2014.891845. Review. PubMed PMID: 24611847; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5441879.
Bowen S, Enkema MC. Relationship between dispositional mindfulness and substance use: findings from a clinical sample. Addict Behav. 2014 Mar;39(3):532-7. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2013.10.026. Epub 2013 Oct 29. PubMed PMID: 24290208; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3909670.
Mundle G, Bowen S, Heinz A, Kienast T. Practical application of mindfulness in addiction treatment – the case of MBRP and DBT-S. Journal of Addiction Research and Practice. 2014; 60(1):29-36.
Lee K, Bowen S. Relation Between Personality Traits and Mindfulness Following Mindfulness-Based Training: A Study of Incarcerated Individuals with Drug Abuse Disorders in Taiwan. International journal of mental health and addiction. 2014; :1-9.
Witkiewitz K, Greenfield BL, Bowen S. Mindfulness-based relapse prevention with racial and ethnic minority women. Addict Behav. 2013 Dec;38(12):2821-4. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2013.08.018. Epub 2013 Aug 26. PubMed PMID: 24018224; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5441877.
Witkiewitz K, Lustyk MKB, Bowen S. Retraining the addicted brain: a review of hypothesized neurobiological mechanisms of mindfulness-based relapse prevention. Psychol Addict Behav. 2013 Jun;27(2):351-365. doi: 10.1037/a0029258. Epub 2012 Jul 9. Review. PubMed PMID: 22775773; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3699602.
Witkiewitz K, Bowen S, Douglas H, Hsu SH. Mindfulness-based relapse prevention for substance craving. Addict Behav. 2013 Feb;38(2):1563-1571. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2012.04.001. Epub 2012 Apr 6. PubMed PMID: 22534451; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3408809.
Lee KH, Bowen S, Oei TP, Yen CF. An expanded self-medication hypothesis based on cognitive-behavioral determinants for heroin abusers in Taiwan: a cross-sectional study. Am J Addict. 2012 Nov;21 Suppl 1:S43-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2012.00301.x. PubMed PMID: 23786509.
Bowen S, Kurz AS. Smoking, nicotine dependence, and motives to quit in Asian American versus Caucasian college students. Nicotine Tob Res. 2012 Oct;14(10):1235-40. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntr281. Epub 2011 Dec 21. PubMed PMID: 22193572.
Witkiewitz K, Desai SA, Steckler G, Jackson KM, Bowen S, Leigh BC, Larimer ME. Concurrent drinking and smoking among college students: An event-level analysis. Psychol Addict Behav. 2012 Sep;26(3):649-54. doi: 10.1037/a0025363. Epub 2011 Sep 5. PubMed PMID: 21895348; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3894655.
Bowen S, Kurz AS. Between-session practice and therapeutic alliance as predictors of mindfulness after mindfulness-based relapse prevention. J Clin Psychol. 2012 Mar;68(3):236-45. doi: 10.1002/jclp.20855. Epub 2011 Dec 1. PubMed PMID: 22135221; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3902179.
Bowen S, Vieten C. A Compassionate Approach to the Treatment of Addictive Behaviors: The Contributions of Alan Marlatt to the Field of Mindfulness-Based Interventions. Addiction Research and Theory. 2012; 20(3):243-249.
Wupperman P, Marlatt GA, Cunningham A, Bowen S, Berking M, Mulvihill-Rivera N, Easton C. Mindfulness and modification therapy for behavioral dysregulation: results from a pilot study targeting alcohol use and aggression in women. J Clin Psychol. 2012 Jan;68(1):50-66. doi: 10.1002/jclp.20830. Epub 2011 Sep 19. PubMed PMID: 21932371.
Bowen S, Haworth K, Grow J, Tsai M, Kohlenberg R. Interpersonal Mindfulness Informed by Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: Findings from a Pilot Randomized Trial. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy. 2012; 7:9-15.
Lustyk MK, Gerrish WG, Douglas H, Bowen S, Marlatt GA. Relationships Among Premenstrual Symptom Reports, Menstrual Attitudes, and Mindfulness. Mindfulness (N Y). 2011 Mar;2(1):37-48. doi: 10.1007/s12671-011-0041-x. Epub 2011 Feb 1. PubMed PMID: 27162560; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4859870.
Witkiewitz K, Bowen S, Donovan DM. Moderating effects of a craving intervention on the relation between negative mood and heavy drinking following treatment for alcohol dependence. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2011 Feb;79(1):54-63. doi: 10.1037/a0022282. PubMed PMID: 21261434; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3157314.
Bowen S, Witkiewitz K, Chawla N, Grow J. Integrating Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Practices and Traditions for the Prevention of Relapse. Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management. 2011; 18(10):473-479.
Lee K, Bowen S, An-Fu B. Psychosocial outcomes of Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention in incarcerated substance abusers in Taiwan: A preliminary study. Journal of Substance Abuse. 2011; 16:476-483.
Brewer JA, Bowen S, Smith JT, Marlatt GA, Potenza MN. Mindfulness-based treatments for co-occurring depression and substance use disorders: what can we learn from the brain?. Addiction. 2010 Oct;105(10):1698-706. doi: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2009.02890.x. PubMed PMID: 20331548; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2905496.
Chawla N, Collin S, Bowen S, Hsu S, Grow J, Douglass A, Marlatt GA. The mindfulness-based relapse prevention adherence and competence scale: development, interrater reliability, and validity. Psychother Res. 2010 Jul;20(4):388-97. doi: 10.1080/10503300903544257. PubMed PMID: 20204916; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3280680.
Witkiewitz K, Bowen S. Depression, craving, and substance use following a randomized trial of mindfulness-based relapse prevention. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2010 Jun;78(3):362-374. doi: 10.1037/a0019172. PubMed PMID: 20515211; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3280693.
Bowen S, Marlatt A. Surfing the urge: brief mindfulness-based intervention for college student smokers. Psychol Addict Behav. 2009 Dec;23(4):666-71. doi: 10.1037/a0017127. PubMed PMID: 20025372.
Bowen S, Chawla N, Collins SE, Witkiewitz K, Hsu S, Grow J, Clifasefi S, Garner M, Douglass A, Larimer ME, Marlatt A. Mindfulness-based relapse prevention for substance use disorders: a pilot efficacy trial. Subst Abus. 2009 Oct-Dec;30(4):295-305. doi: 10.1080/08897070903250084. PubMed PMID: 19904665; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3280682.
Rhule DH, Baer JS. Substance use and health and safety among homeless youth. Journal of Child and Family Studies. 2008; 17:306-319.
Bowen S, Witkiewitz K, Dillworth TM, Marlatt GA. The role of thought suppression in the relationship between mindfulness meditation and alcohol use. Addict Behav. 2007 Oct;32(10):2324-8. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2007.01.025. Epub 2007 Jan 23. PubMed PMID: 17300875; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC1989113.
Simpson TL, Kaysen D, Bowen S, MacPherson LM, Chawla N, Blume A, Marlatt GA, Larimer M. PTSD symptoms, substance use, and vipassana meditation among incarcerated individuals. J Trauma Stress. 2007 Jun;20(3):239-49. doi: 10.1002/jts.20209. PubMed PMID: 17597132.
Bowen S, Witkiewitz K, Dillworth TM, Chawla N, Simpson TL, Ostafin BD, Larimer ME, Blume AW, Parks GA, Marlatt GA. Mindfulness meditation and substance use in an incarcerated population. Psychol Addict Behav. 2006 Sep;20(3):343-7. doi: 10.1037/0893-164X.20.3.343. PubMed PMID: 16938074.
Ostafin BD, Chawla N, Bowen S, Dillworth TM, Witkiewitz K, Marlatt GA. Intensive mindfulness training and the reduction of psychological distress: A preliminary study. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. 2006; 13:191-197.
Leigh J, Bowen S, Marlatt GA. Spirituality, mindfulness and substance abuse. Addict Behav. 2005 Aug;30(7):1335-41. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2005.01.010. PubMed PMID: 16022930.
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