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November 16, 2012 Harm Reduction Conference * Harm Reduction Conference Harm Reduction Conference Harm Reduction Conference Harm Reduction Conference Harm Reduction Conference Harm Reduction Conference Harm Reduction Conference Harm Reduction Conference Harm Reduction Conference Harm Reduction Conference Harm Reduction Conference Harm Reduction Conference Cannabis as a facilitator of mindfulness: Implications for the treatment of addiction. Amanda Reiman, PhD MSW Policy Manager, CA areiman@drugpolicy.org Mindfulness practice and behavior change. Definition: an awareness of the relationship between thoughts and bodily sensations. Goal: quiet outside noise and focus on enhancing that connection, often through breathing exercises and other meditations. And substance use: used to control cravings, help participants focus on the relationship between their addictive voice and their physical self, and aid in relapse prevention.i;ii act of stress reduction associated with mindfulness practice can reduce the likelihood of straying outside one’s self -imposed drug use boundaries.iii Cannabis, mindfulness and substitution Cannabis may have the ability to facilitate mindfulness through enhancing the mind-body connection and increasing an awareness of self. At the same time, many cannabis consumers report using the herb to reduce their use of other, more harmful substances. Research question: Is mindfulness practice and cannabis use associated with a reduction in craving for methamphetamine? The SPARC study SPARC is a medical cannabis dispensary in the SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco. Open since 2010, SPARC provides a range of alternative health care treatments in addition to cannabis. One such service is a meditation class, led by Jana Drakka, a Buddhist monk who provides services to the drug consuming and indigent populations of San Francisco. Rationale for the study…. Methods Participants were recruited from a local harm reduction center in San Francisco. To be eligi