“If you can quit for a day, you can quit for a lifetime”⭕
Alcohol causes about 25 million deaths per year worldwide. Defined as a chronic disease characterised by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol. An addict harms himself through major health concerns and the society as a social and domestic threat.
🌱Ayurveda🌱
In its wise array of literatures, Ayurveda has devoted an entire section to alcoholism (Madātyaya) and its treatment (Chikitsa).
Approach-
Detailed history and examination including Ashta Sthana Pareeksha (begins with Nadi Pareeksha), Dasa Vidha pareeksha (eliciting a patient’s physical, psychological and environmental status), Sroto Pareeksha(examination of channels and tissues) and finally Dosha-Dushti analysis.
Treatment-
Begins only after the withdrawal symptoms have subsided (it will take almost 7-8 days, during this time medicines are administered and we keep the patient under observation).
Panchakarma
👉Abhyanga
👉Virechana/Vasthi
👉Siro abhyanga
👉Siro vasthi
👉Siro dhara
Satvavajaya Chikitsa(Psychotherapy)
👉Mainly involves counselling and re assurance to the family.
Harshana kriya
👉Motivational classes.
👉Recreational activities.
👉Music therapy.
Meditation and diet.
