Acupuncture has been used in the treatment of addictions since a chance observation in the early 1970s that it modified the withdrawal symptoms in opiate addicts. Clinical research has yet to confirm whether or not acupuncture is useful in the management of withdrawal from addictive substances.
Acupuncture treatment for smoking cessation can be performed at the London Teaching Clinic. Treatment involves three sessions over the first ten days of cessation aimed at helping patients tolerate the withdrawal effects of nicotine, without requiring replacement therapy (i.e. patches or gum).
Management of withdrawal from other addictive substances is not undertaken at the clinic.
Acupuncture treatment for smoking cessation can be performed at the London Teaching Clinic. Treatment involves three sessions over the first ten days of cessation aimed at helping patients tolerate the withdrawal effects of nicotine, without requiring replacement therapy (i.e. patches or gum).
Management of withdrawal from other addictive substances is not undertaken at the clinic.
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