A 2026 Australian study finds controlled breathing may reduce addiction cravings after scientists analyzed 20 studies involving 1,249 people; researchers found breathing-based interventions significantly lowered cravings for nicotine, alcohol and other drugs

A new study found controlled breathing significantly lowers cravings for various substances. This simple intervention shows promise as a low-cost addiction treatment adjunct. Researchers identified that breathing practices help regulate the body's autonomic nervous system. The evidence strongly supports breathing for managing cravings, not all withdrawal symptoms. These findings suggest breathing can be a scalable addition to existing addiction care.

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