Understanding the Concept of Madya and Madatyaya with Respect to Alcohol Use Disorders

Intoxicative affection is common for both poisons and alcohol. Alcohol shares all the properties of poison. Alcoholic drinks are prepared of different types of ingredients. They have different attributes and actions. Therefore, they have both useful and harmful effects. If taken inappropriately, alcohol produces poisoning effects like moha or unconsciousness. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. In ayurveda intake of alcoholism is not prohibited but some rules & regulations have been laid down to reap the benefits and avoid ill effects of alcohol consumption.