Clinical hypnosis has emerged as a promising complementary therapy in the management of addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Despite growing evidence supporting its efficacy, its integration into mainstream clinical practice, especially in youth-focused addiction prevention, remains limited. This review aimed to synthesize current evidence on the use of clinical hypnosis in preventing and treating addiction and associated mental health conditions, with a focus on relapse prevention, adolescent applications, and cultural adaptability. A narrative review was conducted using the Scale for the Assessment of Narrative Review Articles as a guiding framework. A comprehensive literature search covering the years 2000–2025 was carried out across databases including PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Included sources comprised empirical studies, reviews, and policy papers addressing clinical hypnosis in addiction or related mental health settings. Data were extracted on target populations, intervention modalities, and treatment outcomes. Ten key studies were reviewed. Hypnosis was found to be an effective adjunct to psychotherapy, particularly for relapse prevention in alcohol, tobacco, and substance use. It enhanced motivation, reduced cravings, and improved emotional regulation.
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