Acupuncture for smoking cessation & Detox
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Acupuncture as an alternative approach to smoking cessation has a growing number of converts. In fact, acupuncture is often a court mandated treatment for drug addicts because of its ability to reduce cravings and alleviate withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, anxiety and difficulty concentrating. Among current U.S. adult smokers, 70% report that they want to quit smoking and millions try to quit every year. If you have attempted to quit smoking, you know how difficult it can be. Nicotine is a powerful addiction. In fact, research suggests that nicotine is as addictive as heroin, cocaine, or alcohol.
It is estimated that most smokers will attempt to quit two or three times, or more, before finally kicking the habit. When conventional methods to quit smoking have failed, smokers often look outside mainstream approaches and turn to alternative medicine. Acupuncture as an alternative approach to smoking cessation has a growing number of converts.
Acupuncture is successful with smoking cessation and treatments mainly address to symptoms such as jitters, cravings, irritability and restlessness; symptoms that people commonly complain about when they quit. By balancing the energy within the body acupuncture also aids in relaxation and detoxification.
Acupuncture is not a panacea or a magic cure in the treatment of any addiction, including smoking. But, acupuncture is effective in making it easier to quit and remain smoke-free for good. Each patient is custom-treated according to his or her specific and unique diagnosis. Usually a combination of body acupuncture points and points on the ear are used that are believed to influence the organs and energetic pathways associated with smoking. After removing the needles, ear press needles or silver pellets are often applied to stimulate the points between treatments and reduce cravings.
Τhe NADA Protocol for detoxification and substance misuse
The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA), is a not-for-profit training and advocacy organization, that encourages community wellness through the use of a standardized auricular acupuncture protocol that has been developed and proven to positively impact behavioral health, including addictions, mental health, and disaster & emotional trauma. NADA GR works to improve access and effectiveness of care through promoting policies and practices which integrate NADA-style treatment with other Western behavioural health modalities. Among the benefits reported by clients and clinicians are improved program retention, a more optimistic and cooperative attitude toward the process of recovery, as well as reductions in cravings, anxiety, sleep disturbance and need for pharmaceuticals.
