How it all started

Although acupuncture is quite new to this country, it has been practiced in China and other Asian countries for over 3,000 years.

Acupuncture treatment for addicts started in China when a doctor applied electrical acupuncture to surgery patients for pain. Several of the patients were heroin addicts. The doctor noticed that the acupuncture treatments reduced or stopped their withdrawal symptoms.

For many years, both medical doctors and acupuncturists explored the use of acupuncture treatments for substance use. The results of their work helped develop the treatment provided by a certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS).