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Research studies suggest that a small but significant proportion of patients may be able to resume normal or controlled drinking. Controlled drinking is probably more likely for people with a mild disorder (or at-risk drinking) and not for a more severe disorder. Advocates for a “harm reduction” approach as an alternative to abstinence may acknowledge that abstinence is the best outcome, but that not every individual achieves this end, and that controlled drinking for some individuals is an achievable aim which reduces risk to patients.
 
Research studies suggest that a small but significant proportion of patients may be able to resume normal or controlled drinking. Controlled drinking is probably more likely for people with a mild disorder (or at-risk drinking) and not for a more severe disorder. Advocates for a “harm reduction” approach as an alternative to abstinence may acknowledge that abstinence is the best outcome, but that not every individual achieves this end, and that controlled drinking for some individuals is an achievable aim which reduces risk to patients.
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=== Principles of pharmacological management in Madatyayaya ===
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==== Principles of pharmacological management in Madatyaya ====
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The qualities of “Oja” are mentioned in this same chapter where the elaboration of ''madya'' has been done. The reasoning behind this if tried to understand with [[Tantrayukti]] suggests that since the ''Oja'' & ''Madya'' are opposite in qualities; the treatment of ''Madatyayaya'' should be done on the guidelines of ''Ojo-vardhana''.
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The qualities of “Oja” are mentioned in this same chapter where the elaboration of ''madya'' has been done. The reasoning behind this if tried to understand with [[Tantrayukti]] suggests that since the ''Oja'' & ''Madya'' are opposite in qualities; the treatment of ''Madatyaya'' should be done on the guidelines of ''Ojo-vardhana''.
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The ''Madhura rasa'' among the six tastes has been identified as the one which enhances the Oja and maintains it, as described in Chapter 26th of sutrastahana (Cha. Su. 26/42(1)). Caraka further in consecutive chapter 27th, mentioned all 12 classes of Dietary components where Madhura rasa dravyas of each class has been mentioned including the plant derived as well as animal derived products.
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The ''Madhura rasa'' among the six tastes has been identified as the one which enhances the Oja and maintains it, as described in Chapter 26th of [[Sutra sthana]] (Cha. Su. 26/42(1)). Charaka further in consecutive chapter 27th, mentioned all 12 classes of Dietary components where Madhura rasa dravyas of each class has been mentioned including the plant derived as well as animal derived products.
    
The medicinal plants of pharmacological importance with madhura rasa & vipaka shall be preferred for treatment of Madatyaya, as per the principle, where the treatment with Viruddha Guna has been advised.
 
The medicinal plants of pharmacological importance with madhura rasa & vipaka shall be preferred for treatment of Madatyaya, as per the principle, where the treatment with Viruddha Guna has been advised.