The Effect of Eye Movements on Craving in Alcohol-Dependent Inpatients: A Randomized Controlled Experiment (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Study on whether Eye Movements (EM) during recall of intrusive alcohol craving images impacted the ability of these images to elicit craving.
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The effect of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy on reducing craving in populations with substance use disorder: A meta-analysis (Research Square Preprint)
A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to gain more insight into the therapeutic benefits of EMDR therapy for reducing craving during withdrawal in substance use disorder.
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EMDR group therapy: Emerging principles and protocols for trauma and beyond (Springer, 2023)
This 23 chapter book provides both theoretical background and practical applications of using EMDR therapy in group settings with a variety of populations.
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Feasibility and efficacy of addiction-focused eye movement desensitization reprocessing in adults with substance use disorder (Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work)
A two-arm RCT design with an experimental group (AF-EMDR + cognitive behavioral therapy [CBT]) and a control group (CBT Only).
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EMDR Therapy & Addiction (Webpage)
This website explains how EMDR therapy can help additions and substance use disorders for a general audience.
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The Oxford Handbook of EMDR (Oxford, 2023)
This handbook includes entries on the theoretical framework for EMDR therapy, specific populations, and enhancing clinical competency.
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The Effects of EMDR Therapy on Pregnant Clients With Substance Use Disorders: A Narrative, Scoping Literature Review (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
This literature review explores pregnant women with co-occurring substance misuse through the lens of AIP and EMDR therapy intervention.
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The Effectiveness of EMDR With Individuals Experiencing Substance Use Disorder: A Meta-Analysis (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
This meta-analysis synthesizes studies on the effectiveness of trauma-focused & addiction-focused EMDR for people with substance use disorder.
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A randomized study to compare the effects of EMDR added to TAU on substance memory in a residential addiction setting (Journal of Substance Use)
Study suggests that EMDR and treatment as usual in substance use disorder inpatient in a residential setting may reduce substance craving.
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Healing Addiction with EMDR – An Interview with Dr. Stephen Dansiger (The Art and Science of EMDR)
In this interview from the The Art and Science of EMDR YouTube channel, Dr. Stephen Dansiger explains how to treat addiction with EMDR therapy.
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Treating posttraumatic stress disorder in substance use disorder patients with co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial to compare the effectiveness of different types and timings of treatment (BMC Psychiatry)
This study is the first to compare effects of Prolonged Exposure (PE), EMDR, and Imagery Rescripting (ImRs) in one study.
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Healing Addiction with EMDR Therapy: A Trauma-Focused Guide (Springer, 2021)
The first book to underscore the efficacy of EMDR therapy as a primary modality for treating trauma and addiction.
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