Acupuncture Treatment for Substance Abuse

Acupuncture helps people recover from drugs and alcohol problems. It is used in clinics throughout the United States. Acupuncture can decrease cravings for drugs and alcohol, reduce withdrawal symptoms, relieve tension, and help people relax. Acupuncture treatments, taken enough times, clear the mind, build energy, and give a sense of well being.
According to Chinese tradition, placing acupuncture needles in the ear affect specific organs such as the liver and kidneys. Western science has confirmed that acupuncture treatments change levels of chemicals in the body and act on the nervous system. Acupuncture itself is not a substitute for therapy but is used in addition to counseling and self-help programs. Lucy has been certified for addiction treatment and is a member of NADA/National Acupuncture Dextoxification Association.

The Detoxification Process

During detoxification, your body filters out the toxins that you have been storing up. Blood circulation begins to improve. Sometimes during the detoxification period you may feel achy, not sleep well, be cranky, or even have drug dreams. Please let the acupuncturist know if you have any of these symptoms so that additional acupuncture points can be added to your treatment.

Acupuncture treatment for addicts started in China when a doctor applied electrical acupuncture to surgery patients for pain. In this country, both medical doctors and acupuncturists have spent many years testing acupuncture treatments for substance abuse. Results of their work helped develop the treatment we use today. In fact, acupuncture is now used very successfully for all types of drug addiction.