MINDFULNESS MODERATES IMPULSIVITY AND ALCOHOL

<p>In active addiction the brain's neural systems orient towards satisfying cravings to reduce biomechanical stress by boosting craving and reward signals and inhibiting decision-making in the prefrontal cortex. This stands as a risk factor for drinking-related consequences. Mindfulness with its features of intentional awareness and present-moment focus can aid with the reduction of impulsivity and decrease those consequences. In this study participants completed self-report questionnaires for impulsivity mindfulness and drinking-related consequences. Correlations were analyzed and eight mediational models were run utilizing subscales and facets of the constructs.</p>