Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine practice that promotes well-being. Advocates of this therapy believe that illness results from imbalanced Qi or energy in the body, which an acupuncturist can resolve by inserting needles into specific body points.
Acupuncture for Addiction at Tranquil Shores
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture as a treatment method and has published benchmarks and guidelines for training programs.
If you’re interested in acupuncture therapy to aid your recovery, consider Tranquil Shores. Our holistic and integrative approach has assisted many in their treatment journey and can support you, too.
How Acupuncture Can Support Addiction Recovery
Qi flows along 12 meridians or pathways in the body, which an acupuncturist can access through many points. Inserting needles in these points unblocks the flow of Qi and facilitates balance.
In the treatment of substance misuse, the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) recommends performing auricular or ear acupuncture to minimize withdrawal symptoms. A specialist inserts needles in the following points:
- Liver: The liver point near the top of the ear is thought to stimulate detoxification.
- Shen Men: The Shen Men or divine point calms the mind and body.
- Lung: This point encourages emotional release and increases lung capacity.
- Kidney: This point can enable organs to heal and minimize fear.
- Sympathetic: The needle in this point helps regulate the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
To learn more about acupuncture for addiction recovery or any of the other treatment modalities available at Tranquil Shores, contact us today.
Potential Advantages of Acupuncture for Addiction Recovery
Acupuncture can aid addiction recovery in the following ways:
- Easing withdrawal symptoms: The treatment can ease discomfort during detoxification as the body familiarizes itself to function without substances.
- Reducing stress: Acupuncture therapy relaxes the mind and body, reducing stress, anxiety and depression. It can stimulate the release of dopamine, which can improve mood.
- Increasing energy: Stimulating different body systems and organs can energize you to face every stage of recovery.
- Improving the quality of life: Acupuncture for alcohol addiction and other substances can alleviate recovery challenges and help the chances of reclaiming your life.
- Decreasing cravings: By regulating the body’s stress response system, acupuncture may lower the desire for substance use.
- Minimizing fears: If the substance use disorder co-occurs with anxiety, it could lessen the intensity of panic attacks, worry and phobias.
- Boosting sleep quality: This therapy can facilitate better rest at night and boost your concentration on treatments.
- Lowering chronic pain: If chronic pain is the underlying issue behind your substance misuse, acupuncture therapy can lower it to eliminate dependency. The specialist will insert the needles at specific points to target the pain source. We complement acupuncture with yoga and massage to address persistent aches.
Acupuncture for Drug Addiction at Our Center
We provide acupuncture to our clients every two weeks to support their recovery. Your counselor will assess your condition and needs and individualize your treatment plan. For instance, they can replace needles with beads for clients recovering from injection substance misuse.
During the session, the acupuncturist dims the lights or draws the window coverings to encourage relaxation. They then insert sterile needles into the target points and ask you to stay still for 30 minutes or longer.
The acupuncturist may manipulate the needles or beads gently after placement through twirling to accomplish the desired effect. They’ll remove them after the session elapses.
Access Personalized Treatment for Substance Addiction in Florida
When you join Tranquil Shores on Madeira Beach, we’ll assign a dedicated counselor to work with you during treatment. They can plan a recovery program that incorporates acupuncture therapy, other alternative healing methods and conventional practices.
Our 3-to-1 client-to-counselor ratio frees up time for our care providers to learn about you and build a recovery plan that meets your needs.
Call 727-391-7001 to access individualized treatment. You can also reach out to us online for assistance.