Acupuncture For Addictions

  • Acupuncture For Addictions Such As Smoking & AlchoholismSmoking
  • Drugs
  • Alcohol
  • Food

For clarity in this article I have presumed the addiction to be smoking but this is the same protocol for Alcohol and Drugs etc.

Acupuncture is an effective tool to enable you to quit addictions by minimizing cravings, calming the nervous system and strengthening will power. Acupuncture will only work if the person is ready to quit and willing to commit to the process. I have helped many people successfully quit smoking and drug addiction.

Acupuncture works by intercepting messages sent by the brain to the body that demand more drugs, thereby disrupting the addictive process. It can eliminate most cravings, but not the habit. Generally for a smoking addiction, the treatment reduces cravings from 20+ to only 3-5 a day. It is the person's responsibility is to make it through those few cravings, which I will discuss in greater detail at the initial appointment.

Acupuncture For Addictions Such As Smoking & AlchoholismMy treatment program requires you to make two initial appointments. These must be on consecutive days or maximum three days apart. This is because the first 24 hours are critical. For example; if a patient refrains from smoking in the first 24 hours you are 90% more likely to give up. Then after the second visit two weekly appointments need to be made. Set a morning appointment when possible. Acupuncture works best if the person is in detox. You must refrain from smoking upon awakening, or for at least five hours before the initial treatment.

After the first four treatments, the focus becomes wellness, so differential diagnosis and constitutional work is appropriate. I recommend monthly treatments for four to six months, although this is not mandatory.

There are a lot of triggers that can cause relapse. Cigarettes or drugs can act as a shield to insulate uncomfortable feelings and situations. A new non-smoker can feel vulnerable and confused when trying to handle a stressful situation. Monthly treatments provide support and bring the person back into harmony.

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