A mindfulness-based intervention for Substance Use Disorder in a Brazilian vulnerable population: a feasibility mixed method study

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This mixed-methods study examines the feasibility of implementing Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) as an adjunct to outpatient treatment for Substance Use Disorder among a socially vulnerable population in Brazil. The research involved 140 participants across eight Psychosocial Care Centers, utilizing qualitative interviews and quantitative pre-post assessments to evaluate acceptability, implementation challenges, and limited efficacy outcomes such as consumption behavior and mental health symptoms. The findings highlight positive acceptance despite high dropout rates and initial cultural barriers, suggesting a need for protocol adaptations to better suit this demographic within the public healthcare system.