Acupuncture has been used for the treatment of illnesses and pain for hundreds of years. It was first encountered by the Western world in Portugal, and its popularity has been steadily on the rise since then. Acupuncture is a holistic way of treating and managing pain, and yes—even drug addiction and alcoholism.
The
Acupuncture Process
There is a preconceived notion that
acupuncture is painful. The important thing to remember—as with any treatment—is
to relax and approach the procedure with an open mind. The needles that are
placed gently and slightly into the skin are only the width of a hair. When inserted,
there can be a tingling sensation, but once the session is complete there is a
general sense of calm and tension release.
Acupuncture has been successfully used
to treat many different ailments like muscle pain, insomnia, depression, and
food allergies. While this Chinese modality has been around for hundreds of
years, its use for alcoholism and addiction is relatively new. Studies have
shown that acupuncture helps
to release our body’s natural painkillers, called endorphins. Endorphins
positively affect one’s physiological and emotional wellbeing, helping people
overcome addictive behaviors.
Advantages
of Acupuncture for Addiction
While the advantages of acupuncture for
addiction vary from person to person, many cutting edge facilities like ours
have seen benefits such as:
· Managing withdrawal symptoms during the detox process
· Ridding the body of built up toxins from years of
abuse
· Achieving an overall sense of contentedness and wellbeing
· Releasing natural chemicals that encourage relaxation
More
Than Just Acupuncture
At Complete Harmony, we incorporate the
use of acupuncture as part of our cutting-edge holistic treatment program. When used in conjunction with other evidence-based
treatments, acupuncture can be highly effective in addiction recovery—and even
preventing relapse. Many people continue to benefit from it long after they
have made it through the active recovery stages.
Acupuncture is only one a small portion
of our full-service holistic healing program. We
will help you choose the services that are best for you in order to create a
truly customized addiction recovery experience. Begin the admissions process online, or call
866.930.4673. We can also assist you with payment and insurance options,
and your call is always 100% confidential!
