Managing Gen-Z Adolescent Case of Binge Alcoholism with Vamanadhauti

Introduction: Binge alcoholism is an acute condition affecting health severely; however, it’s becoming a trend in Gen-Z adolescents. Yoga offers holistic and sustainable management strategies. Main Clinical Finding: A 16-year-old adolescent male having a history of binge drinking presented with the...

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Main Authors: Shilpa Shankarrao Walkikar, Shivakumar Harti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-04-01
Series:Journal of Ayurveda
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/joa.joa_21_25
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Summary:Introduction: Binge alcoholism is an acute condition affecting health severely; however, it’s becoming a trend in Gen-Z adolescents. Yoga offers holistic and sustainable management strategies. Main Clinical Finding: A 16-year-old adolescent male having a history of binge drinking presented with the symptoms including abdominal pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, severe fatigue, anxiety, and insomnia. Diagnosis: Based on clinical evaluation and symptomatic assessment, the patient was diagnosed with Madatyaya (binge alcoholism). Interventions: The patient underwent Vamanadhauti (yogic therapeutic self-induced emesis) for immediate purification, followed by Dhyana (meditation). Outcome: Significant rapid improvement was observed in physical, mental, and emotional well-being including reduced fatigue and anxiety. The patient reported abstinence from alcohol and better sleep patterns over a 7-day follow-up period at the time of this report. Conclusion: This case report highlights the efficacy of integrating Vamanadhauti and Dhyana in managing binge alcoholism among Gen-Z while enhancing the patient’s quality of life.
ISSN:2321-0435
2582-7693