Nicotine dependence is the condition manifested due to the repeated use of nicotine. It is included under substance use disorder.
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- CAUSES OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- DIAGNOSIS OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- TREATMENTS FOR NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- PROGNOSIS OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- COMPLICATIONS OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- NICOTINE DEPENDENCE AND AYURVEDA
- NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- AYURVEDIC LOCAL TREATMENT FOR NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- HOME REMEDIES FOR NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- YOGA FOR NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- RESEARCH WORKS ON AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
The nicotine withdrawal symptoms include:
- Strong cravings
- Inability to stop smoking
- Social withdrawal
- Loss of interest in activities
- Irritability
- Anger
- Anorexia
- Sleep disorders
- Depression
- Frustration
- Behavioural problems
CAUSES OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- The addictive quality of the nicotine causes nicotine dependence
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
The addicted tobacco users when stop using nicotine products, the withdrawal symptoms manifested.
DIAGNOSIS OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- Proper History taking
- Based on the symptoms
TREATMENTS FOR NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- Behavioural therapy
- Counselling
- Treatment for withdrawal symptoms
- Nicotine replacement therapy
PROGNOSIS OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- Symptoms are manageable with appropriate therapies.
COMPLICATIONS OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- Suicidal tendency
- Family problems
- Adverse effect on memory and consciousness
- Other health problems – respiratory diseases
NICOTINE DEPENDENCE AND AYURVEDA
- In Ayurveda nicotine dependence is managed based on the withdrawal symptoms.
- Smoker’s cough is managed based on the kasa chikilsa
NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- Ati sevanadi nidana – excess consumption of tobacco products etc.
PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- Irritability
SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
Excess consumption of nicotine products leads to dosha vitiation. The vitiated doshas first affect buddi and smrti which is located in the heart, and then travels to manas through the srota-which may be viewed as a functional circulatory or nervous system, leads to irritability in the manas (mind) and difficulty in concentration.
LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- Moha – confusion
- Mood swings
- Irritability
- Weakness
- Kasa – cough in repeated smokers
AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- Symptoms are manageable with proper Ayurvedic treatments
CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- Stop nicotine use
- Administration of medicated dhumapana
For addiction smokers cough
- Kantakari ghrita
- Pippalyadi ghrita
- Rasna ghrita
- Vidangadi churna
- Agastya hareetaki
- Dasamoola rasayana
AYURVEDIC LOCAL TREATMENT FOR NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- Murdha taila – oil application on the head
- Shirodhara
- Abhyanga – oil massage on the body
- Vamana – with madana phala yoga
COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
Internal administration for smoker’s cough
- Kantakari ghrita
- Pippalyadi ghrita
- Rasna ghrita
- Vidangadi churna
- Agastya hareetaki
- Dasamoola rasayana
- Kalyanaka Ghrutham
HOME REMEDIES FOR NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- Drinking water to prevent dehydration
- Engage in activities
- Maintain proper communication with family and friends
DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- Consume a balanced diet
- Oil massage on the head is advised.
- Advice regular exercise
YOGA FOR NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – Calms the mind
The patient needs to be seated in a meditative posture with the head and spine erect, with the body relaxed. The patient has to close his one nostril (e.g. left nostril if using the right hand and vice versa) with the thumb and exhale completely through the other nostril. Again, he will have to breathe in deeply through the other nostril while the opposite nostril is still closed with the thumb.
- Shavasana – relaxes the body and mind
- Bhastrika pranayama
RESEARCH WORKS ON AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE
- Ayurveda perspectives toward prevention and management of nicotine and alcohol dependence: A review