ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES

The general purpose of acupuncture is to unblock the meridians and restore organ function. It is certainly becoming more popular in the West with many hospitals now using acupuncture. It is the most researched form of Chinese Medicine and it has been shown to work.

Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine metal needles into focal points of the body where the Qi (energy flow) can be adjusted. Over thousands of years the Chinese have observed the interconnection of the energy channels and the internal organs of the body and discovered the key locations to effect change in the internal condition. The best recognised form of acupuncture used in the field of substance misuse is auricular (ear) acupuncture used primarily for detox. Many agencies working with those that use drugs and alcohol have workers trained in the practice of ear acupuncture. The training is relatively simple and can be undertaken over a relatively short period.

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