Many of the ideas and articles on this web site come from dreamwork sessions I've done. When I was in college, I used to study in my dreams. And lest all work and no play make Holly a dull girl, I play in my dreams. For me, this is a very powerful stress reduction technique. I think so, but as with most everything, there are factors to consider when determining whether or not someone will be successful.
Motivation is extremely important.
For some people lucid dreaming comes naturally, or is learned easily. Good dream recall is very important. True, one is aware while lucid dreaming so that might seem like a moot point. If one is aware, then of course we'll remember the dream. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case.