AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME IN ADDICTION OF OPIUM PRODUCTS ABUSE- A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Opium is known for its addictive properties. Occasional exposure of its products gives the feeling of euphoria, which ultimately leads to physical dependence. Addiction of opium products causes range of behavioural, psychological and physical disturbances in individual.  We are presenting the 21 year old male patient of having history of taking opium products in the form of nasal sniffing and oral ingestion since three years. He developed withdrawal symptoms in the form of behavioural and psychological disturbances since he quit the opium products in last month. He was admitted in IPD of NEIAH Hospital to give Holistic therapy for opium products addiction in the form of Yoga, Panchakarma and Ayurveda for de-addiction and rehabilitation.