Substance Use & Addiction Support

Overcoming substance dependence—whether it’s caffeine, nicotine, or stronger substances—can be challenging. Acupuncture offer a natural, holistic approach to support recovery, reduce cravings, and ease withdrawal symptoms, helping your body detoxify safely and effectively.

Acupuncture with Auricular (ear) acupuncture is the most widely used technique for substance use recovery. It targets specific points to restore balance, calm the nervous system, and support both mental and physical well-being. Acupuncture can help with:

• Alcohol

• Nicotine (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars)

• Cocaine and crack

• Methamphetamine (crystal meth)

• Marijuana

• Heroin and morphine

• Caffeine (coffee, tea)

• Prescription pain medications (hydrocodone, Vicodin, OxyContin)

When combined with counseling or structured addiction programs, acupuncture provides a comprehensive, supportive approach to recovery. Research demonstrates its effectiveness: a Yale University study on cocaine addiction found participants receiving acupuncture were twice as likely to test negative for cocaine and were able to maintain abstinence longer than the control group. Auricular acupuncture has also shown long-term success in group treatment settings, including programs at Lincoln Hospital in New York City and correctional programs in Dade County, Florida.

By addressing both the body and mind, acupuncture helps reduce cravings, manage withdrawal symptoms, and strengthen your foundation for lasting recovery, offering a natural path toward balance and wellness.