Hi Jackie
Unfortunately there is no evidence - not in a clinically controlled way at
least .. see attachments.
The funny thing is that it is extremely popular. I learned it 12 years ago
and as many others abandoned it after a few years. What I found was that it
was the systematic treatment including non-demanding physical contact that
made all the effect.
So if the NADA protocol is followed rigorously it will have an effect but
the same effect. What I´ve seen over the years - at least in Denmark is an
expanding structure which includes teas and other paraphernalia. This just
underlines for me that it is the systematic strucure that gives the effect.
The counselors at the small facility where i practice in-patient treatment,
have all learned it at their school but none of them use it anymore... They
seem not to like the rigid structure for themselves and then the patients
drop off...
I learned a lot from using the NADA procedure - first and foremost the
validity of being clear in communication, open to the patient´s mind-set and
always systematic in a transparent way.
There is evidence for acupuncture in pain treatment and I use that almost
daily - I´m not a rigid pill-pusher....
:o)
Henrik / Denmark
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From: Jackie Gallacher
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 6:58 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [EFTC] auricular acupuncture
Hi everyone,
I am a 4th undergraduate student at Stirling university studying in
criminology
and sociology. I am currently doing my dissertation on the allievation of
withdrawal symptoms using auricular acupuncture in relation to heroin, I am
presently trying to access an organisation which uses this treatment and for
their clients to fill in a short questionaire. Also if any one can suggest
recent studies supporting its validity it would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks
Jackie
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