A 38-year-old member asked:
where are the auricular acupuncture points for addiction to alcohol, smoking, and opioids?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Pamela Pappas answered
42 years experience Psychiatry
On your ear: These points are on your ear, and it's quite intricate. See an acupuncturist who specializes in this form of treatment for your own particular needs. You can find a practitioner through the national certification commission for acupuncture and oriental medicine: http://www.Nccaom.Org/.
Answered on Apr 26, 2017
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Protocols: Nada protocol: shen men, autonomic point, kidney pt, liver pt and lung pt.
Tobacco cessation: shen men, kidney pt, point zerio, lung pt and nicotine point. Some protocols can vary. This should only be performed by a trained acupuncturist.
Answered on Oct 4, 2016
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