Acupuncture Deaddiction
Addictions
What starts as curiosity, peer pressure or style statement can easily over power and cause failed health, failed professional success, failed relationships or even failed life. Addiction refers to physical and / or psychological dependence on some substance or activity. It is characterized by :
- excessive role of that substance or activity in everyday life of person
- detrimental effect of that substance or activity
- poor self control over its use
- deviant or antisocial behavior
Common types of addiction / Substance abuse
- Alcohol addiction, alcoholism
- Nicotine Smoking addiction
- Drug addiction like cocaine, heroin, marijuana, opium bhang, LSD etc
- Inhalants like paint thinner
- Tobacco chewing addiction
- Caffeine addiction
- Benzodiazepene, Barbiturates, Analgesics Antihistaminics addiction
- Sugar or sweets addiction
- Sleeping pills addiction
Other Addictions:
It is not necessary that there can be only substance abuse addictions. There are many other addictions in life which can equally harm the health and happiness. Some of them are :
- Internet addiction
- Chatting addiction
- Sex pornography addiction
- Gambling addiction
- Shopping addiction
- Eating addiction
- Work addiction
- Television addiction
Acupuncture Treatment Protocol of Addictions
The acupuncture treatment takes care of all aspects of addiction
- Management of troublesome symptoms
- Management of withdrawal symptoms
- Bio medical management
- Emotional management
- Social management
- Behavior management
- Treatment compliance management
- Recovery management
- Relapse prevention
Acupuncture is one of the most popular therapies worldwide for deaddiction. It is now part of almost every deaddiction protocol. There is significant clinical research that proves effectiveness of acupuncture in deaddiction. Research has shown that acupuncture raises the level of endorphins in the nervous system, the body’s natural pain killers. Acupuncture deaddiction is based on the energy concept of Yin and Yang. There must be a balance of Yin and Yang. Fine needles are used to stimulate certain specific acupoints which brings back the balance of energy system and proper flow of energy in various energy channels.
Ear Acupuncture
Ear acupuncture is highly specialized microsystem of acupuncture that has been extensively used in treatment of addictions. It involves stimulation of acupoints in ear.
NADA
The National Acupuncture Detoxification Assocation (NADA) auricular acupuncture protocol is used around the world to help people deal with and recover from substance abuse. Five earpoints in each ear are stimulated by sterilized, one-time use stainless steel needles.
Benefits of acupuncture deaddiction program
- Freedom from complaints
- Freedom from craving
- Rejuvenated body
- Active and calm mind
- Good sleep
- Better body functions
- Better social relations
- Better adjustment and success in life
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