by: Robert Regler
Acupuncture therapy is a natural treatment that promotes recovery and well-being. This treatment has been utilized to treat a wide variety of problems within the human body. With something as serious as addiction, some people have utilized acupuncture therapy to help treat their addiction. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese art that manipulates different points along the body using needles. Each needle is strategically placed within the body to help stimulate healing. The idea behind acupuncture is that it balances the flow of energy throughout the body in areas such as the cardiovascular system, immune system, nervous system, and digestive systems.
The idea behind acupuncture therapy assisting with combating addiction is the very nature of addiction itself. Addiction creates an imbalance in the body that impacts people in a physical and mental way. Acupuncture therapy releases dopamine within a person’s body that increases feelings of happiness and pleasure. These chemicals can help assist in combating the physical and mental pain of addiction.
Unfortunately, acupuncture therapy is not a stand-alone treatment for addiction. Multiple studies have been conducted to test the effectiveness of acupuncture therapy as a stand-alone treatment and it has been discovered that acupuncture therapy is most effective when combined with more traditional treatment for addiction. However, that does not mean acupuncture therapy will not have its place. At the end of the day, it is a viable way for people struggling with addiction to receive extra assistance in a way that might not be the most conventional.
The Southwest Council provides free presentations on drugs and alcohol for both parents, community members and for schools. If you are interested in having a presentation, please feel free to reach out at (856) 794-1011 or visit us online at www.southwestcouncil.org.
Resources:
https://www.treehouserehab.org/holistic-therapies-acupuncture/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5776623/
