Yoga can help reduce OPIATE dependence : AYUSH STUDY
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A recent study authorized by the Ministry of AYUSH has shown that it is possible to significantly improve the quality of life of drug users and also reduce the frequency of their drug use with the help of Yoga interventions.
The study concluded this year at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi and was funded under the Extra Mural Research (EMR) scheme of the Ministry of AYUSH. The study used Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) and meditation as an adjunct with regular treatment among a group of drug addicts specially heroin users.
Eighty four drug addicts i.e. Heroin users undergoing treatment at a community based clinic of National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC) in East Delhi participated in the study. It was a randomized study with control groups. The control group was given standard treatment i.e. pharmacotherapy (opioid substitution therapy) and psychosocial intervention whereas the study groups besides standard therapy was clubbed with SKY program over 3 days in a workshop mode and were also encouraged to practice the technique at home every day. It was also advised to participate in a weekly follow-up SKY programme.
The study concluded this year at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi and was funded under the Extra Mural Research (EMR) scheme of the Ministry of AYUSH. The study used Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) and meditation as an adjunct with regular treatment among a group of drug addicts specially heroin users.
Eighty four drug addicts i.e. Heroin users undergoing treatment at a community based clinic of National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC) in East Delhi participated in the study. It was a randomized study with control groups. The control group was given standard treatment i.e. pharmacotherapy (opioid substitution therapy) and psychosocial intervention whereas the study groups besides standard therapy was clubbed with SKY program over 3 days in a workshop mode and were also encouraged to practice the technique at home every day. It was also advised to participate in a weekly follow-up SKY programme.
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