A Major Advance in Our Knowledge about Religion and Health While there have been many prior studies on spirituality and health and even many meta-analyses within the religion and health literature, ...

Individuals who engaged in spirituality were significantly less likely to exhibit hazardous use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and illicit drugs, according to a new meta-analysis led by researchers ...

Spirituality has long been a part of 12-step programs to help overcome addiction. A new study suggests people who engage in spiritual practices are less likely to misuse drugs and alcohol. A new study ...

A Harvard-led meta-analysis found spirituality reduces the risk of hazardous alcohol and drug use by up to 18%, especially among those attending weekly religious services. The findings align with ...

Engaging in meditation, prayer, or other spiritual practices was linked to a decreased risk for alcohol and drug misuse, a new meta-analysis showed. Harmful use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or ...

Everyday Health interviewed David Holmes about recent research that suggests a correlation between active spirituality and reduced alcohol use. “This study confirms what many people have known for ...

Broad spiritual practices, ranging from attending religious services to meditation to prayer, were associated with a 13% reduced risk of hazardous drug and alcohol use, according to a meta-analysis.