Alcohol Took My Life; Yoga gave it back?: A Case Study of Yoga?s Therapeutic Potential in Addictions

Most drug and alcohol addiction treatment services in the UK lack emphasis on supporting patients after their successful discharge from treatment. However this is unfortunate as addiction being a chronic condition, most patients need on-going support. Through this case report we illustrate how yoga can be a beneficial intervention for recovering addicts, and its benefits in preventing relapses. We call for more addiction treatment services to offer yoga, through integrating it into addicts? aftercare packages.