Common conditions associated with drug addiction and related problems that can be successfully treated with acupuncture.
Dr. McLoughlin have been practising acupuncture and Chinese medicine for fifteen years and working in drug rehabilitation and related disorders for eleven. Acupuncture has proved to be very effective on physical, emotional and mental levels.
PHYSICAL.
Acupuncture helps to stop cravings. It cures lower back pain as well as general back ailments, persistent headaches, dizziness and nausea, stiff and painful joints, chest, stomach and abdominal pain, weakness and fatigue, constipation and diarrhoea. I restores libido and heals sexual dysfunction including menstrual related problems. It helps normalize low and high blood pressure.
EMOTIONAL.
Acupuncture is extremely beneficial in healing emotional problems such as paranoia, irrational fear, panic attacks and anxiety, anger and aggressive behaviour. It is helpful in regulating eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia.
PSYCHOLOGICAL.
Disorders of consciousness such as “hearing voices” and “seeing things or people” can be rectified.
TUI NA (Chinese medical massage).
Tui Na is very beneficial when used for injuries and general healing. It assists in relieving tension and helps with relaxation.