“Is acupuncture good for alcoholism?”
My friend suffers from alcoholism. I want to help him. Is acupuncture good for alcoholism?
17 Answers
AcupuncturistAcupuncturist
Yes. Seed acupuncture can be very helpful with alcoholism and other addictions. I suggest you see an experienced acupuncturist who can help you out with this.
Acupuncture has been shown in research to both help reduce alcoholism and help treat the withdrawal effects. Generally, acupuncture on the ear is more effective for alcoholism along with electroacupuncture (EA), acupuncture with leads attached to the needles for electro stimulation. The patient should check with their primary to make sure this alternative medicine would be a good option for them.
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Acupuncture can provide help reducing any form of addiction and we follow a
specific acupuncture protocol to treat addiction. Your friend should
contact an acupuncturist that treats those medical conditions.
Alexandre Hillairet, DAOM.
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
2660 E. Main street., Suite 202, Ventura, CA, 93003.
22048 Sherman Way, Suite 206, Canoga Park, CA, 91307.
(805)798-4018 or (818) 307-6326
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specific acupuncture protocol to treat addiction. Your friend should
contact an acupuncturist that treats those medical conditions.
Alexandre Hillairet, DAOM.
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
2660 E. Main street., Suite 202, Ventura, CA, 93003.
22048 Sherman Way, Suite 206, Canoga Park, CA, 91307.
(805)798-4018 or (818) 307-6326
IMPORTANT NOTE! The information in this electronic message is intended
Acupuncture is famous for helping patients to cope with addictions. But it requires a lot of commitment from the patient. There’s no magic needle to make you quit immediately. As with any other therapy it depends on management and communication to help you as best as possible.
Acupuncture can help with alcoholism by facilitating the body's organ function and helping with the detoxification process.
Acupuncture can also help with addiction side effects and calm the mind and emotions. Learn more here: https://healingwithzen.com/what-we-heal/addiction/
https://healingwithzen.com/acupuncture-nada-protocol-for-addiction/
Acupuncture can also help with addiction side effects and calm the mind and emotions. Learn more here: https://healingwithzen.com/what-we-heal/addiction/
https://healingwithzen.com/acupuncture-nada-protocol-for-addiction/
Yes, there are complex protocols that include supplements for nutritional and liver support and regular acupuncture, including ear acupuncture for relief of alcohol and tobacco addiction.

Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo
Acupuncturist
Maybe after initial detoxification... and definitely after sober. I do not treat people who have consumed alcohol before a treatment. But make sure you are actually experiencing REAL ACUPUNCTURE! Anything less would be you not really trying this system of healing. Find a fully trained professional in Chinese medicine, possessing a master's degree AND 5+ years experience in this field. Medical Doctors, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, and even Physical Therapists (dry needling) are able to do what looks like acupuncture (but isn't) with a couple weekends of training or less. Buyer BEWARE!
There are ear acupuncture protocols for any addiction. Check with your nearest practitioner to see if they treat alcoholism. Chances are they do as it's a pretty common treatment.
I'm not clear on what you're looking to do for your friend in this case. Are you wanting him to stop drinking? Is he dealing with cirrhosis of the liver or fluid build up in the abdomen? There are a variety of health issues which can result from chronic alcoholism - some of them can be addressed with acupuncture, some of them are best left to conventional medicine, and some will benefit the most from combining acupuncture with conventional medicine.
If you're trying to make him stop drinking, there is no needle in the world that will accomplish the task if he's not ready to stop drinking.
If you're trying to make him stop drinking, there is no needle in the world that will accomplish the task if he's not ready to stop drinking.