Drug rehab through San Diego treatment centers include needle therapy

Efforts to wean off illegal substances through a San Diego drug rehab program will cover a raft of active methods on top of counselling sessions. In many cases, your preferred rehab center will include acupuncture needles.

Acupuncture is a recognized Traditional Chinese Medicine procedure that involves inserting pre-sterilized needles at certain parts of the boss. The object is to lodge the needles in such a way that the “blockages” in the body’s life-force channels are forced open and allow for more energy circulation.

Part of the needle placement may focus on the ears. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the ears have life-force channels that correspond to the liver, kidneys, lungs, and the sympathetic nervous system. Each channel addresses problems such as blood detox, aeration, and healing of all internal organs. Some acupuncture sessions also have the needles hotwired to a machine that sends rapid electric bursts to the needles, allowing the body to stimulate faster.

Pricking the patient’s ears with the needles are touted to reduce the cravings for any substances, while relieving the patient of any stress. The object is for the patient to lie down and relax for up to 30 minutes while the needles are in place. There may even be a possibility that the patient dozing off as a result of the relaxation. Acupuncture sessions may also be factored in the program along with exercises and counselling.

There’s nothing to worry about metal needles being inserted into your body. Acupuncture has been proven safe and may help eliminate the need for cravings in the future.