Dr. Garland has over 250 scientific articles and book chapters published in respected, peer-reviewed outlets. His work has been covered in multiple news outlets, including the New York Times, Time, National Public Radio (NPR), U.S. News and World Report, LA Times, Psychology Today, and more. Browse posts by categories below:
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Largest Neuroscience Study of Mindfulness as a Treatment for Addiction Published in Science Advances
The largest neuroscience study to date of mindfulness as a treatment for addiction shows that Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) can decrease opioid misuse by changing the brain. The study, published in the top journal Science Advances, provides new insight into the neurobiological mechanisms by which mindfulness treats addiction. Study findings provide a promising, safe and
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MORE’s Efficacy for Opioid Misuse and Chronic Pain Shown in JAMA
The largest trial of Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) ever conducted “Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement vs Supportive Group Therapy for Co-occurring Opioid Misuse and Chronic Pain in Primary Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial” was just published in JAMA Internal Medicine! The results of this $2.8 million NIH-funded clinical trial (N=250) for people with chronic pain and opioid
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Dr. Garland Designated the Most Prolific Author of Mindfulness Research in the World
In a recent bibliometric analysis of mindfulness research published over the past 55 years, I was found to be the most prolific author of mindfulness research in the world. While I’m truly honored and humbled by this achievement, the real meaning of this body of work goes beyond numbers and world records. My deepest aspiration