How to overcome alcohol addiction and help others do the same

(International Day Against Drug Abuse: 26th June)

If one is addicted oneself…
If one is addicted to alcohol and not able to get rid of the addiction, then they should keep some raisins washed 3-4 times in their pocket. When they feel like drinking alcohol, they should take 10-12 gm of raisins and take its juice by chewing them one at a time. If you are at home then you can also prepare a sherbet of raisins. This will strengthen your brain and gradually it will become capable of quitting alcohol. The neurons and nerves which have been weakened by the consumption of alcohol will become strong with the consumption of raisins and you will feel zeal, energy and cheerfulness. It is also beneficial to recite this mantra with this remedy, which will develop an abhorrence for liquor:

› õt `§ `ídam`¡ Z_… &

Om HrÐm Yam YashwarÍyai Namaha|

(It is beneficial to read the ashram publication ‘Nashe Se SÍvadhÍn’)

If someone else is addicted…

When the addict is sleeping, his family members should stand in range of his breathing, repeat this mantra mentally and give suggestions: ‘Quit the liquor, Quit the liquor…’ This will also help the addict overcome the addiction.