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PurposeAddiction-focused eye movement desensitization reprocessing (AF-EMDR) is a viable add-on therapy to treat memories that drive addiction cravings. However, little research has explored AF-EMDR and its effects in people with substance abuse…

The Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing or the EMDR approach, developed by F. Shapiro has been considered one of the most effective treatment options for PTSD. This mini review conceptualises the theoretical underpinnings of the…

he current meta-analysis aims to synthesize existing studies on the effectiveness of both trauma-focused and addiction-focused eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for people with substance use disorder (SUD). Search and selection…

Background The “Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing” (EMDR) is a therapy targeting traumatic memories. Although memories from their substance use memory may increase the risk of relapse, only a few studies investigated the effects of EMDR…

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy which has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a first-choice treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Beyond PTSD, there has…

Several studies have reported a strong relationship between exposure to severe stress in childhood and addiction. One of the most important studies, conducted by the Center for Disease Control along with the Kaiser Hospital in San Diego, released the…

Evidence indicating the relationship between trauma and substance use disorders (SUDs), in addition to relapse and treatment retention rates for this population, suggests there is a need for a trauma-focused solution to treat SUDs. Eye movement…