Megranahan, Karen and Lynskey, Michael T (2017) Do creative arts therapies reduce substance misuse? A systematic review. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 57,
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Highlights:
• A systematic review to evaluate the effectiveness of creative arts therapies for reducing substance misuse.
• No studies were found relating to visual art, drama, dance and movement therapy, or arts in health.
• Five RCT’s met the inclusion criteria and related to music.
• The results show positive effects of music therapy as a treatment for those diagnosed with substance use.
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