Auricular Acupuncture for Cocaine Dependence

A clinical trial (Avants et al., 2000) examining the effects of auricular acupuncture for cocaine dependence in 82 cocaine and opioid dependent patients found that patients treated with auricular acupuncture 5 times per week for 8 weeks were significantly more likely to provide cocaine-negative urine samples relative to both relaxation control and needle-insertion control groups.

For Practitioners:

Points Needled: NADA protocol bilaterally- Sympathetic, Lung, Liver, and Shen Men

To make an appointment with Dr. Mio Hamasaki for acupuncture, microneedling, and/or herbal medicine, visit Iris Wellness Clinic.

Reference:

Avants, S. K., Margolin, A., Holford, T. R., & Kosten, T. R. (2000). A randomized controlled trial of auricular acupuncture for cocaine dependence.Archives of internal medicine,160(15), 2305–2312.

Electrical Acupuncture for Insomnia, Depression, and Anxiety

A clinical trial (Yin et al., 2022) examining the effects of electrical acupuncture for insomnia in

270 patients with depression found that patients treated with electrical acupuncture 3 times per week for 8 weeks experienced approximately 30 more minutes of sleep, and significant improvements in:

· Anxiety

· Depression

· Insomnia

For Practitioners:

Points Needled: DU20, DU24, HT7, PC6, SP6, Yintang, and Anmian. Needles were manipulated by rotating or lifting and thrusting until deqi was felt by the patient.

E-Stim Nodes: DU20 and Yintang, continuous wave based on patient’s tolerance.

To make an appointment with Dr. Mio Hamasaki for acupuncture, microneedling, and/or herbal medicine, visit Iris Wellness Clinic.

Reference:

Yin, X., Li, W., Liang, T., Lu, B., Yue, H., Li, S., Zhong, V. W., Zhang, W., Li, X., Zhou, S., Mi, Y., Wu, H., & Xu, S. (2022). Effect of Electroacupuncture on Insomnia in Patients with Depression: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA network open, 5(7), e2220563.