Auricular Acupuncture & Addiction provides a comprehensive guide to the use of ear acupuncture for the treatment of substance abuse. Rather than focus on the procedural details, it concentrates on the neurological basis of addictive behaviour and its treatment. The treatment itself is straightforward to administer, what is more important is a deep understanding of the addicted patient. It provides a thorough grounding in the theory of Chinese medicine and integrates Chinese medical theory with modern biomedical concepts.

Interest in the use of ear acupuncture in the treatment of addiction has grown swiftly. This book is an important step towards taking acupuncture out of 'alternative' medicine and integrating it within a modern health service.

Key Features:

Scientific explanation of the theories of Qi energy and Yin-Yang

Detailed presentation of the neurological basis of addictive behaviour

Physiological effects of misused drugs discussed in detail

Integrates Chinese medical theory with modern biological concepts

Explains how this clinical intervention can be used in any treatment programme within a variety of settings

Reviews the latest research into the subject

Includes a comprehensive guide to the SMART UK teaching protocol and emphasises the scientific nature of this model

Written by two leading experts in auricular acupuncture and substance misuse

Auricular Acupuncture & Addiction will be important for all students and practitioners working in the addiction field. It will be of particular value to those with an interest in the use of acupuncture as an adjunctive tool in the treatment of addiction.