Holistic integrated management of tobacco dependence

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 combing 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.

Dr. Remya Nirmala is a dynamic, multitalented psychiatrist, psychologist, and holistic medical doctor with over 21 years of clinical experience. Accredited by the APA and AMA, she specializes in psychiatric and psychological treatments, medical neuroscience, psychotherapy, clinical research, epidemiology, hospital management, functional medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, and nutrition. She holds a PHD in Medical Psychology and postgraduate degrees from prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, and John Hopkins University in psychiatry, deaddiction and neurophysiology. currently working as COO healthcare in Dubai.U.A.E Awarded Outstanding Medical Director 2023-2024 award by UAE’s next Mastermind Awards 2024. Awarded Psychiatry & Mental health expert 2025 Healthcare UAE by flux events USA. on June 5 ,2025 in Hongkong.