http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+News/Acupuncture+Alleviates+Opiate+Addiction+Withdrawal+Symptoms 04/25/2024 12:23:58 pm Acupuncture Alleviates Opiate Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms By: Vanessa Vogel Batt, L.Ac., MSTOM In a study entitled, "The effect of acupuncture on the acute withdrawal symptoms from rapid opiate detoxification," published in 2002, it was shown that acupuncture showed statistically significant improvements in withdrawal symptoms for patients undergoing rapid opiate detoxification (ROD). This process is highly regarded for its effectiveness, but can also produce strong side effects as well. Source: Montazeri, Kamran & Farahnakian, Mehdi & Saghaei, Mahmoud. (2002). The effect of acupuncture on the acute withdrawal symptoms from Rapid Opiate Detoxification. Acta anaesthesiologica Sinica. 40. 173-7. About the Author: Vanessa Vogel Batt, L.Ac., MSTOM, studied at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, and practiced acupuncture and Oriental medicine in New York for several years. Vanessa enjoys traveling the world, and has published articles on acupuncture and Oriental medicine and related health topics for websites and publications in both the U.S. and abroad. Printed from Acufinder.com http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+News/Acupuncture+Alleviates+Opiate+Addiction+Withdrawal+Symptoms 04/25/2024 12:23:58 pm |