Abstract
Background
Alcohol dependence is a substance related disorder in which an individual is addicted to alcohol either physically and mentally. The problem of alcohol addiction is increasing day by day in the world. India is most susceptible country for alcoholism. Hence it is need to give more attention to build up healthy world.
Aims and Object: To develop the protocol for diagnosis and Ayurvedic management of alcohol addiction.
Material and Methods: The material for this article is taken from personal clinical experiences and various clinical studies published in index journal. Text book of Ayurvedic and Modern medicine has also referred to develop the protocol.
Results and discussion: Ayurveda has mentioned the alcoholism, addiction, withdrawal and philosophy of addiction under the heading of Madatyay and Panapkrama and oak satmya. Trividh parikshan Darshana, Sparshana and Prishana has applied and extended to evaluate the severity of dependence, craving in alcohol addiction and Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS).
Pueraria Tubarosa, celastrus panniculata, jaharamohara with lavanbhaskar churna, Raulfia sarpentina, Phylanthus niruri have a property of alcohol dose inhibitor, thiamine enhancer, potassium and magnesium supplier, sleep inducer and hepato-protective respectively and hence they can be used for de-addiction of alcohol. In long term medication, meditation, shirodhara, shiroabhyang, Recreational therapy, psychological counseling, sleep hygiene and daily schedule for addicted patient will be help to support the drug and play a major role in de-addiction of alcohol.
Conclusion: The Ayurvedic protocol of diagnosis and management of alcohol addicted patient will play major role to free the world from alcohol.