INDIVIDUAL IMPACT
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BREAKING FREE FROM ADDICTION A DRUG-FREE MOVEMENT
Substance use disorders are often symptoms of emotional pain, trauma, and chronic stress, yet conventional interventions typically focus on physical dependency alone. There is a critical need for holistic approaches that address the emotional and social roots of addiction while supporting long-term recovery and reintegration.
The Art of Living treats addiction not as a flaw, but as a whole-person challenge that includes physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Rooted in breathwork and community support, programs address the human need for belonging and inner stability, empowering individuals not just to stay substance-free, but to reclaim their lives.
325,000 + reached through drug-free campaigns
I sincerely appreciate the e orts of Gurudev and the Art of Living towards a drug-free India. I have observed how this movement has struck a chord with people from all walks of life including entertainment and sports and how people have supported it on social media in large numbers. NARENDRA MODI, Hon. Prime Minister of India
3,000 + people supported through de-addiction centers 5,500 + youth trained lead addiction recovery initiatives 1,000 + schools across 4 Indian states engaged in drug prevention workshops 25,000 + individuals in 80 villages across Punjab participated in addiction recovery programs
We need to strengthen the youth and whatever weakens this strength, like drugs, needs to be blocked. GURUDEV
A 2013 study found that among cancer patients with tobacco addiction, 21% of those who practiced Sudarshan Kriya for six months successfully controlled their tobacco addiction Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3573542
45 YEARS OF IMPACT - ART OF LIVING
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