Acupuncture Detoxification for Addiction Treatment：针刺戒毒脱瘾治疗.ppt

Acupuncture Detoxification for Addiction Treatment # 1209 Acupuncture; An Ancient Art Becomes a Counseling Practice Objectives: Learn about it’s history and application in behavioral health Understand the acudetox protocol, it’s characteristics and benefits Observe and/or experience the treatment What is it Acupuncture is the use of very fine sterile, stainless steel, disposable needles about the size of two hairs inserted through the skin into specific points along the channels where the body’s energy can be contacted. Each point has its own function and effect on the body’s Qi. It is an art that is practiced by more than half of the world’s population. What is QI? The intangible part of the person that empowers the being and makes each individual unique. There are different types of Qi and they travel within or along pathways known as meridians. It allows us to grow and mature. Yin and Yang In Oriental medicine, this is the inhibiting and activating forces which is literally the dark and light sides of a mountain. “Empty Fire” in Addictions/Behavioral Health External activities like intense stimulation and use of drugs are yin-fueled, yang-like activities. The person’s behaviors/symptoms appear to be from too much yang but the person is most likely to be deficient in both yin and yang. The yin is more depleted and the yang appears to be in excess. NADA  It’s the Spanish word for nothing. It’s also the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association. History Acupuncture for treatment of addiction disorders is a recent development in the history of this ancient art. In 1972, a Hong Kong neurosurgeon, H.L. Wen, discovered that acupuncture could ease the symptoms of withdrawal and since then, this method been used for detoxification and relapse prevention. Research: A few cited work In 1973, Dr. Wen conducted several basic clinical pilot studies that formed the basis of subsequent research. In 1987, Bullock, Culliton and Olander published research on th