The Study of the Effects of Yoga Exercises on Addicts’ Depression and Anxiety in Rehabilitation Period

Marefat, Mina; Peymanzad, Hossein; Alikhajeh, Yaser

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.10.289

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“…The search generated a total of 23 624 hits, of which eight met our inclusion criteria . Figure represents the process of study screening and selection.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Marefat et al . investigated how 15, 60‐min sessions of yoga exercise affect depression and anxiety in 24 male drug addicts (type of drugs not specified) in rehabilitation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The purpose of the present review was to critically evaluate the totality of the evidence from available RCTs regarding the effectiveness of yoga as a treatment for any type of addiction. Seven of the eight RCTs that met the eligibility criteria suggested that various forms of yoga are effective for alcohol, drug and tobacco addiction . One RCT showed no effect relative to controls .…”

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“…The included studies were heterogeneous in terms of addiction type, yoga intervention, control groups, primary outcome measures and length of follow‐up. Specifically, the types of addictions varied from alcohol and drugs to tobacco . Yogic interventions included CBT+VY, HY, HY+PY+NY+UC, HY+MM, IY, SKY+NY and PY .…”

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“…All eight RCTs had a high ROB in relation to patient blinding. Six RCTs had a high ROB in terms of assessor blinding . Five RCTs had either a high or unclear ROB with regard to addressing incomplete data .…”

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Yoga for addictions: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials

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Lee

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Background It has been suggested that yoga may be effective in the management of mental health disorders including addictions. Objective To critically evaluate the evidence of effectiveness of yoga as a treatment for addictions. Methods Fourteen electronic databases were searched from inception to January 2013. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated any type of yoga against any type of control in individuals with any type of addiction were eligible. Methodological quality was appraised using Cochrane criteria. Results Eight RCTs met the eligibility criteria. Most of these RCTs were small with serious methodological flaws. The types of addictions included in these studies were alcohol, drug and nicotine addiction. Seven RCTs suggested that various types of yoga, including hatha yoga (HY), Iyengar yoga, nidra yoga, pranayama or cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) plus vinyasa yoga, led to significantly more favourable results for addictions compared to various control interventions. One RCT indicated that a methadone maintenance programme (MMP) plus HY had no effect on drug use and criminal activities compared with MMP plus psychotherapy. Conclusions Although the results of this review are encouraging, large RCTs are needed to better determine the benefits of yoga for addiction.

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“…The search generated a total of 23 624 hits, of which eight met our inclusion criteria . Figure represents the process of study screening and selection.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Marefat et al . investigated how 15, 60‐min sessions of yoga exercise affect depression and anxiety in 24 male drug addicts (type of drugs not specified) in rehabilitation.…”

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confidence: 99%

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A Mixed-Method Investigation into Therapeutic Yoga as an Adjunctive Treatment for People Recovering from Substance Use Disorders

Fitzgerald

Barley

Hunt

et al. 2020

Int J Ment Health Addiction

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Mind Body Connect (MBC) is a charity which uses therapeutic yoga as a vehicle of change for marginalized populations. Alongside MBC, Sheffield Hallam University's SHU Strength researchers carried out this study aiming to: (1) Gauge the impact of therapeutic yoga classes upon the mood state of people with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and (2) Explore the perceived benefits of therapeutic yoga class participation. An adapted shortened Profile of Mood States (POMS) was completed before and after each yoga class. A comparison of means with paired sample T-Test and Cohen's D was then carried out. Participants who attended 6+ classes were interviewed. Findings were then converged. Before and after measurements of anger, sadness, tiredness, worry, confusion, energy and relaxation were taken, Classes were held at SHU for service users from a Phoenix Future's (PF) rehabilitation centre. A single yoga class significantly relaxed participants and reduced negative mood states. Interview data covered a range of perceived benefits including the use of yogic down-regulation techniques as daily coping strategies. The MBC yoga programme appears beneficial as an adjunctive therapy for PF residents. Future SHU Strength research shall focus on the mid-long-term exercise habits of the recovery community and the impact of the MBC yoga programme upon the early recovery period of detoxification.

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Yoga and substance use disorders: A narrative review

Sarkar

Varshney

2017

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

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The Study of the Effects of Yoga Exercises on Addicts’ Depression and Anxiety in Rehabilitation Period

Cited by 19 publications

References 11 publications

Yoga for addictions: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials

Yoga for addictions: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials

A Mixed-Method Investigation into Therapeutic Yoga as an Adjunctive Treatment for People Recovering from Substance Use Disorders

Yoga and substance use disorders: A narrative review

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