Despite being a practice hailed by many, meditation can, indeed, trigger adverse effects, including depression and anxiety, in some people.

The sober-curious movement is driven by factors ranging from health consciousness to, evolving attitudes towards drinking culture,

"We have a responsibility as researchers to share not only the many positive effects of meditation, but also... the potential for it to occasionally relax one's moral compass."

"For most people [meditation] works fine but it has undoubtedly been overhyped and it’s not universally benevolent," said the lead author of the study.