Aims: Drug addiction is a worldwide pervasive problem. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based training on reducing the craving beliefs and relapse in amphetamine quitting addicts.

Materials & Methods: This semi-experimental study was conducted among amphetamine consumers who referred to outpatient centers in Tabriz in 2018. Forty subjects were selected by random available sampling method and divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received mindfulness-based training in 8 sessions (90 minutes in per session). The craving beliefs questionnaire and relapse to drug abuse questionnaire were used to collect data. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA).

Findings: The mean scores of craving beliefs of experimental group reduced in post-test rather to pre-test and the mean difference between two groups was significant in post-test (p=0.0001). The mean scores of relapse of experimental group reduced in post-test rather to pre-test and the mean difference between two groups was significant in post-test (p=0.0001).

Conclusion: The mindfulness-based training is effective on reducing the craving beliefs and relapse in amphetamine quitting addicts.