Breathwork breakthrough: simple breathing exercises may curb cravings in addiction recovery

This study tested a 5-day breathwork and meditation program called SKY Recovery in 100 people recovering from substance use disorder at a residential center. Participants were split into two groups: one did the program right away, the other waited. Researchers measured emotional well-being, cravings, and sleep quality before, one week after, and three weeks after the program. The goal was to see if learning controlled breathing techniques can help manage stress and reduce the urge to use substances.