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Acupuncture detoxification is the use of auricular (outer ear) acupuncture to treat drug and alcohol addiction. Evidence supporting the use of auricular acupuncture to treat addictions is largely based on anecdotal and clinical reports. Reviews of randomized controlled studies have concluded that there is insufficient evidence and/or a lack of properly-designed trials that demonstrate its effectiveness.

The protocol is disseminated through the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) in the US and worldwide.

Footnotes

1. Jordan JB (2006). "Acupuncture treatment for opiate addiction: a systematic review". J Subst Abuse Treat. 30 (4): 309–14. doi:10.1016/j.jsat.2006.02.005. PMID 16716845. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
2. Gates S, Smith LA, Foxcroft DR (2006). "Auricular acupuncture for cocaine dependence". Cochrane Database Syst Rev (1): CD005192. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD005192.pub2. PMID 16437523.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

External links

• Acupuncture In The Treatment of Substance Abuse - Katharine C. Otto, MD
• The Use of Acupuncture in Drug Addiction Treatment - National Drug Strategy Network
• National Acupuncture Detoxification Association
• NADA UK

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