Speakers - 2026

Addiction Medicine Conference
Remya Sivanandan Nirmala
Lootah Santhigiri Holistic Health Center, United Arab Emirates
Title: Holistic integrated management of tobacco dependence

Abstract

Background: Effective treatments that support tobacco cessation, including both behavioral therapies and FDA-approved pharmacotherapies include various forms of nicotine replacement therapy as well as bupropion and varenicline. Research indicates that smokers who receive a combination of behavioral treatment and cessation medications quit at higher rates than those who receive minimal intervention. So, in the current study a Holistic integrated method is used as intervention.

Method: A holistic integrated therapy combining a herbal formulation, CBT, Behavior modification, Mindfulness meditation, Relaxation Therapies-Yoga, Pranayama, JPMR

Result: Holistic Integrated Intervention therapy found to be more effective in management of tobacco dependence.

Conclusion: Holistic integrated therapy is highly effective therapy in tobacco cessation.

Audience Take Away From Presentation:

  • Audience will understand Holistic Integrated therapy and its efficacy on tobacco cessation.
  • Physicians, specialists and mental health practitioners can effectively integrate these therapies into their routine clinical practice.
  • Research scientists and research scholars can use this methodology for their upcoming clinical trials which can improve study efficacy.
  • Academician can make their students learn the Holistic integrated therapy which in turn proves to be highly effective in tobacco cessation and rehabilitation services. These are simple therapies integrated together as a combo, which makes it easy to learn.
  • All medical researchers should learn and integrate the Holistic therapy along with their specialized techniques which will improve the current clinical trial results and will bring a positive outcome to their research studies.