Sukha Prapti - Dukha Nivrutthi

Substance use disorders are increasing in the recent times in the world. Even the presentation, methods of management and dealing of sequelae in the recovered patients also becoming complicated by the changing trends of living styles, family systems in the globalisation of the world. Use of Yoga in Substance use disorders: Although there is no conclusive evidence of yoga helping drug/alcohol-dependent patients to stay abstinent, research shows that symptoms of depression during withdrawal in alcohol-dependent subjects are better reduced if a yoga practice is added to the treatment strategy during such an acute detoxification programme.[1] Yoga will decrease the cortisol levels in subjects undergoing detoxification for alcohol dependence as well as subjects with depressive disorder.[1,2] A human being fulfils his existential desire to be happy through substance. In my clinic, I utilize the yoga and spirituality principles. The existential Ananda (happiness) which is the innate nature in human being. The therapist can use the principle in the alcohol and other substance use disorders using this existential happiness, by Sukha Prapti - Dukkha Nivrutti – a Vedic saying. The meaning of this is to gain happiness and comfort leads to the removal of sorrow by various methods. Training the client to get sukha from within by this technique reduces the desire for substance, which leads to dukkha nivrutti in the client and also to society.[3] Data availability statement The data supporting the findings of this study will be made available upon reasonable request.