title: [The use of holotropic breathing in the treatment of chronic alcoholism].
abstract: The present paper focuses on the effectiveness of a new psychotherapeutic technique described under the denomination of "holotropic breath" to be employed in the treatment of patients with alcohol addiction. It is a modified classical technique under the above denomination adapted to the narcological needs. Case material is presented. A conclusion is drown to the effect that the above modified psychotherapeutic modality is an effective and useful alternative in a narcological setting.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Zaritskiĭ
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D001341:Autonomic Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology; D001945:Breathing Exercises; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods; D013997:Time Factors; D014149:Tranquilizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014149:Tranquilizing Agents