Effectiveness of Interventions Based on Yogic Breathing Practices (IB-YBP) on Substance Use Disorders—A Systematic Review of the Randomized Control Trials and Quasi-Experimental Trials

Gupta, Shakti; Jhanjee, Sonali; Dhawan, Anju

doi:10.1080/10826084.2021.1942056

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“…Two studies focused on alcohol use disorder and 1 each for opioid use disorder, psychoactive SUD, and tobacco use disorder. The systematic reviews 7,9,11 covered a range of substances and also included breathwork and meditative practices other than SKY. The studies included a range of treatment settings from outpatient 32,33 to inpatient 34,35 to carceral.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…33 All 3 systematic reviews included at least 1 SKY study within the broader category of yoga or breathwork for SUDs. 7,9,11 Modalities studied included yoga-derived practices, Qi Gong, and mindful movement with corresponding decreases noted in…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The beneficial impact of yoga-derived interventions on substance use and related clinical outcomes is well documented in the literature. 7,9,11 The beneficial impact of one particular yoga-derived intervention, SKY, on psychiatric illness more broadly is also well documented in the literature. 18,[23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31] The evidence presented in this article contributes to the establishment of an empirical foundation for SKY as an effective modality in the management of SUDs.…”

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confidence: 96%

“…4 In considering limitations of studies included in this evidence synthesis, it should be noted that the systematic reviews were not SKY specific. 7,9,11 At this time, there do not seem to be a sufficient number of studies on SKY as a modality for substance use intervention to generate a targeted systematic review. This reinforces the need for further research in this area given that the available evidence shows potential for a significant contribution to the quality of care in this medical subspecialty.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…6 There is a well-established evidence base for integrative substance use treatment using yoga-derived practices such as breathwork (controlled or paced breathing) and meditation. [7][8][9][10][11] Yoga-derived practices induce dopamine homeostasis and enhance autonomic regulation by modulating vagal tone. The vagus nerve is a critical component of the parasympathetic nervous system.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Integrative Treatment for Substance Use Disorders: Improving Outcomes Through Evidence-based Practice of Yoga-derived Breathwork and Meditation

Krishnan

2024

J Addict Med

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Background Among 20.4 million US adults diagnosed with substance use disorders (SUDs), up to 60% return to use despite treatment or attempted abstinence. Standard care for SUDs is pharmacotherapy and/or behavioral interventions in either an inpatient or outpatient setting. Both national and international epidemiological data suggest this approach to treatment is insufficient and use of an integrative protocol can better promote recovery. Objective To determine the efficacy of integrating yoga-derived breathwork and meditation into substance use treatment with emphasis on a specific practice, Sudarshan Kriya yoga (SKY). Methods Literature review conducted in PubMed, OVID, and SCOPUS. The initial search term was “Sudarshan Kriya” alone. Subsequent searches combined the search term “Sudarshan Kriya” with a series of substance use–related terms using AND to link the terms. Results SKY practice impacts quality of life, well-being, functioning, and substance use behavior. In patients with alcohol use disorder, SKY contributes to significant reduction in depressive symptoms, stress biomarkers, and alcohol use up to 6 months after treatment completion. SKY practitioners engaging in opioid partial agonist therapy may experience buprenorphine potentiation such that concurrent nonprescribed opioid use is eliminated. SKY practitioners can achieve tobacco cessation at a rate comparable to bupropion pharmacotherapy. Conclusion SKY has established efficacy in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Currently available evidence also supports integration of SKY into the management of SUDs, and expanded SKY research can ensure optimal use of this promising intervention within this clinical subspecialty.

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