Symptoms found in the drug addict are as follows: Missing of small but valuable goods at home, unusual change in their behaviour as borrowing, telling lies, losing temperament for no big cause, missing school, loss of weight, demand for more pocket money, frequent visits of unknown persons and trying to leave house at odd hours, watering of eyes, nose etc in the early hours, unstable walk, loss of memory, self-control and concentration, vomitting, giddiness, pain in the body, blood spots on clothes, injection scars on the body, excessive sweating, laziness, disappointment, loss of sleep, uneasiness etc.

Those who adopt this practice must be taken into confidence and told the evil effects of intoxicants. The children very especially, should not be scolded but should be made aware of its after effects through documentary films, constructive attitude towards life and so on. This practice however, can be eradicated by doing the below given exercise.

Exercise to avoid addiction: 

Position: 

1. Sit in Sukhasana or any other comfortable asana. 

2. Keep spine and neck straight and mind free of tension. 

3. Close the eyes gently.

Technique: 

1. Practise Kayotsarga to make your body still and calm. 

2. Concentrate on the centre of ear and visualise green colour. 

3. Feel the green colour molecules revolving around you. 

4. Concentrate your mind on the external, middle and internal parts of your ear and feel the presence of bright green colour. 

5. Alternate your concentration on right and left ears for at least five minutes in each case and visualise green colour. 

6. Take two to three deep breaths.