The American College of Acupuncture Observes Research on Alcohol Dependence Research on TCM Method
The American College of Acupuncture believes that the current research on traditional Chinese medicine being used as a complementary treatment for alcohol dependence can yield effective results if developed further. In a study published recently, researchers have found out that acupuncture can be used to treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms for alcohol dependence. This is achieved by having active “feel-good” hormones at high levels in the body. Acupuncture is known to be one of the unconventional methods that can induce this state without a drug-focused process. This is important since one major issue with treating alcohol dependence is with the patient lapsing into another addiction, especially with opioid-based treatment plans. According to the American College of Acupuncture, the TCM method is so effective that it is already being recommended as an alternative tool for pain management, to avoid addiction from opioid-focused treatment. Opioid abuse is becoming a major issue ...