Living in the here and now: interrelationships between impulsivity, mindfulness, and alcohol misuse

RationaleImpulsivity and mindfulness both emphasize orientation to the present, and both have been linked to alcohol misuse, but the relationship between the two is not clearly understood.ObjectivesThe objectives of this study are to examine the relationships between elements of impulsivity and mindfulness and to examine both variables in relation to alcohol misuse.MethodYoung adults (N = 116) were assessed for alcohol use, mindfulness, and …