Addiction to alcohol or tobacco is a stage where an affected individual becomes physically and emotionally dependent upon the substance being misused. Drug addiction treatment usually requires hospital admission and hence is not discussed here, as also alcohol addiction which is severe enough to warrant hospital admission, since such individuals may have serious withdrawal problems including convulsions. Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be given to individuals addicted to alcohol or tobacco on an outpatient basis; however, all such patients need to be under the supervision of a local physician in order to treat withdrawal symptoms or any other medical situation or emergency which may arise.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment for alcohol and tobacco addiction is aimed at treating the tendency to addiction as well as treating on the associated problems and symptoms. The success of all such addiction treatments depends upon the innate initiative and drive of the affected individual to become free of the addiction. Ayurvedic herbal medicines can be given in order to reduce the craving for alcohol or tobacco, reduce anxiety, increase confidence and also increase a positive outlook towards the addiction and toward life as a whole.
In addition, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given to detoxifying the circulation and to stimulate the liver as well as the gastrointestinal system. This helps the affected individual to feel fresh and full of vitality, increases appetite and brings about a feeling of well-being. Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given to reduce stress and anxiety, which are usually quoted as being the reasons for the addiction. It is also important to simultaneously treat withdrawal symptoms which present in the affected individual. If the detoxification treatment is started early, the chances for the occurrence of withdrawal symptoms are reduced considerably.
Most individuals addicted to alcohol or tobacco, irrespective of the duration of addiction, usually require de-addiction treatment for about four to six months in order to become completely free from the addiction and also obtain good physical and mental health. Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant role to play in the successful management and treatment of alcohol and tobacco addiction.
The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com
