Acupuncture helps people recover from drugs and alcohol problems. It is used in clinics through the United States. Acupuncture can decrease cravings for drugs and alcohol, reduce withdrawal symptoms, relieve tension, and help people relax. Acupuncture treatments, taken enough times, clear the mind, build energy, and give a sense of well being.

According to Chinese tradition, placing acupuncture needles in the ear affect specific organs such as the liver and kidneys. Western science has confirmed that acupuncture treatments change levels of chemicals in the body and act on the nervous system. Acupuncture itself is not a substitute for therapy but is used in addition to counseling and self-help programs.

Why Acupuncture for Detox?

• Reduces the physical symptoms of withdrawal.

• Relieves depression, anxiety, and insomnia.

• Profoundly relieves withdrawal symptoms including cravings, body aches, headache, nausea, sweating, muscle cramping, etc.

The acupuncture detoxification program is an ideal partner with other programs. It alleviates withdrawal symptoms so mental and physical stability are quickly achieved. This gives a new level of comfort allowing for more effective counseling. Twelve Step program participation, or participation in any other treatment program is considered important to sobriety.

In addition, acupuncture...

• Can be used safely with any other health condition.

• Does not utilize other abusable, addictive drugs for treatment

• Can be effectively done on an outpatient basis.

• Is successfully used as a drug detoxification method at over 100 different drug treatment clinics in the United States and is also successfully used for this purpose in at least 25 other countries.

How to Receive Maximum Benefit From Treatment

• Treatment time should be used to sit quietly, relax and reflect or meditate.
   

• Do not smoke cigarettes or drink coffee the day of the treatment, but do drink plenty of water.
   

• Let the acupuncturist know if you have any health problems.

Get daily acupuncture treatments for the first two days, then follow ups as needed. If relapse occurs or something stressful happens in your life, then additional treatments may be recommended.

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Santa Monica Acupuncture and Wellness

Laurel Binder, Doctor of Acupuncture (RILB)

1322 2nd Street Suite #36

Santa Monica, CA 90401

(310) 564-4325

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