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Yoga Treatment For Drug Addiction

There are many causes for the usage of recreational drugs. A drug user might have started using, to experiment out of curiosity, because of peer pressure, to fill a void, to escape pain, or to get a 'high'. Usually, whatever the reason, a user is a person who is dependant, and who is not a truly happy and healthy person. A drug addict needs his drugs to cope with the highs and lows of life and that is why yoga becomes a healthy way to change a drug addict into a strong balanced and positive person who doesn't need props to live.

Drugs fill a void in the mind and body and either simulate or dull the senses. Drug addiction becomes a habit and users often do not think about health and longevity. Yoga does the exact opposite – it's a discipline based on developing and maintaining health and balance. By yoking the body, mind and spirit together, yoga helps the whole person. Drug users tend to be out of control internally and yoga helps to regain control over the mind and body.

Yoga acts as a natural stimulant and increases your energy levels. There are different kinds of yoga and routines can be designed specifically depending on the problems of the individual. The breathing exercises teach the proper method of inhalation and exhalation that help in removing toxins from the body. The stretching exercises also give flexibility and balance to the body. The blood circulation improves, all the organs of the body function at optimum levels, and immunity is increased. Several yogic postures give balance and strength to the body. Another advantage of yoga is that it stimulates the release of endorphins. These chemicals produce a natural 'high' in the mind and can help wean the addict away from the dangerous 'high' obtained from drugs.

Meditation also helps drug addicts. It is a way of relaxation and self reflection. It puts the person in a relaxed and balanced state when the body is harmonized. Meditation helps to cleanse out anger, panic and loss of control. As the mind practices mastery over itself and the body, it makes it easier to master the addiction. As drug addicts often suffer panic attacks and anxiety, meditation helps them to relax and calm down. This also makes sleep easier which also contributes to general health and strength. Yoga exercises and practice of meditation give stability, satisfaction and energy and help addicts on their road to recovery and bring long lasting changes to their lives.

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