Ear acupuncture & Addiction Treatment in Asia

ADS workshop scheduled to be held in Delhi on29th Jan 2012 is cancelled

2012-01-26T20:51:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends,
The ADS workshop scheduled to be held on 29th Jan 2012 at Indian Social Institute at Lodhi Road New Delhi has been cancelled due to unavoidable circumstance. For details please contact 9810594544.
Dr.Ajay Vats
IAADS

Acudetox at Central Jail Vadodara by Dr.Michael O.Smith

2012-01-26T20:45:00.000-08:00

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2012-01-15T08:11:00.000-08:00

http://youtu.be/7C7NzqB7p3s

Hello,

We, at Antarnad Foundation, are holding a one-day trainingprogramme on Acudetox on 20th January 2012 (11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). I amattaching a letter and registration form for the ADS workshop . Pleasefill the registration form if interested to attend the training soon aspossible. The fees for the training will be Rs.1200 (inclusive of lunch andtea/coffee). At the end of the training you will be given a certificate.

Please visit thelink for trailer of a film on Acudetox for trauma Unimagined bridges http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C7NzqB7p3s

Looking forward...

Regards,

Dr Mamta Shah
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
Antarnad Foundation

402, Shikhar, Opp. Crossword
Mithakhali Six Roads, Navrangpura
Ahmedabad 380009
Gujarat, INDIA
91 79 26442282, 64501901
admin@antarnadfoundation.org

Training workshop on use of ear acupuncture as per NADA Protocol in Delhi

2012-01-15T07:11:00.000-08:00

DearFriends & Colleagues,

Greetingsfrom Nada India…

NadaIndia Foundation & Indian Association of Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist(IAADS) are pleased to announce the Training workshop on use of earacupuncture as per NADA Protocol for addiction treatment and general well being to beheld at Indian Social Institute Lodhi Raoad South Delhi on29^th Jan .2012. The workshop will be conducted by Dr. Michael O.Smith, Psychiatrist & Acupuncturist from New York and facilitated by Suneel Vatsyayan.

Dr. Michael O. Smith acupuncturist and psychiatrist .This alsoenables trainees in building greater confidence in producing effective approachin dealing with people, who avoid treatment,

The programme brief isdiscussed below. The course shall provide:
• Class room inputs
• Reading Material
• Rigorous hands on practice & 200 needles
• Complementary advisory and troubleshooting support services throughelectronic media or phone.

Ifyou are interested in the programme please send an email along with duallyfilled registration form. The registration fee for the workshop is Rs.2000/-(Two Thousand only) which includes a lunch, tea, two hundred needles forpractice, a DVD containing presentation, course material and video on NADAprotocol etc. and certificate and one year membership fees of IndianAssociation of Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist. You can send the chequein the name of “Nada IndiaFoundation”. A detailed programmeschedule is attached with this letter for your kind information. Since the number of participants for theseminar will be limited, please confirmyour participation at the earliest by calling me on tel no. 09310673660 orMs.Pallavi on mob9810594544

Ishall be happy to answer any queries that you may have in this regard.

Ilook forward to your kind cooperation.

Withbest regards,

YoursSincerely,

Dr.AjayVats (NADA, ADS) SuneelVatsyayan

President, IAADS Chairman,Nada India

www.acudetoxindia.com www.nadaindia.info

Bengal hooch tragedy..

2011-12-16T20:46:00.000-08:00

The victims were mostly labourers, rickshaw-pullers and hawkers. A 12-year old girl is among the victims which is another
concern for all of us. Two-thirds of the alcohol consumed in India is illegal hooch.

Preliminary reports indicate that the hooch was sold in sachets, priced between Rs.7 and Rs.20, virtually opposite a police post in the area. What the Government can offer as a compensation is Rs.two Lakhs to each victim family, what else? And society at
large will forget this tragedy too.

In 2008 nearly 200 people died of similar alcohol poisoning in Bangalore, and 136 people died of the same cause in Gujarat state where alcohol use is banned by law.

In 2009, Gujarat is the first state in India declared death penalty to deal with illicit liquor trade after a hooch tragedy claimed over 130 lives in the State.

In my opinion, rural, poor and backward areas are still untouched by the Government and Civil society prevention and treatment intervention. I invite the reader to share their ideas and views to prevent such accidents and social injustice to families of these victims of Hooch tragedies in the future.

The Indian Government is in the process of drafting a National Alcohol policy.

Suneel VatsayanSuneel's Blog

Acudetox camp at Bhim Basti South Delhi

2011-11-20T22:24:00.001-08:00

Nada India along with C.P.Manaviya Trust organised a one day Health camp on 7th Nov2011 at Bhim Basti. Adolescent girls, women,senior citizens got their health check up. Dr.Ajay Vats NADA ,ADS lead the the Health camp. Prior to camp day community survey was conducted by Mr.Chandan, Mr.Punit Nada IGNOU interns. Kavita peer leader of radio club and vocational group mobilized the adolescents in the community.More than 125 people attended the camp. Acudetox sessions were conducted by Dr.Ajay NADA,ADS. Alexander Daniel IPS Additional Director General of Border Security Force and Mr.Suneel Vatsyayan and Mr.Panday community leader were also present through out the camp and encouraged the volunteers. Medicines and services of physican was provided by C.P.Manaviya Trust. Nada India is planning to organise another follow up camp in colloboboration with Rotary and Inner wheal Club Vasant Kunj next month with a focus on adolescent girls and women. Hemoglobin will be tested as majority were found anemic. Nada India do provide these girls and boys Sona Chandi Chawan prash a health tonic on daily basis for the last two years and we reach out more than hundred girls and boys attending different programs of Nada India at BalBhawan Mandi and Vocational groups at Bhim Bast.

Acudetox session in progress

Acudetox by Dr.Ajay Vats

counseling session in progress

Axudetox for Wellness, Trauma and Addiction...a chance to communicate

2011-11-04T07:44:00.000-07:00

Axudetox for Wellness, Trauma and Addiction...a chance to communicate ,new introductory brochure visit
www.acudetoxindia.com

Suneel's Blog

2011-11-04T07:41:00.000-07:00

“I deserve to be different from others . I belong to the new consuming class because I worked for it. I earned it . This is a better way to prove my social mobility by having a right (still limited right as per income ) to consume,” says Anil, 30 year old from Delhi NCR Gurgoan who working in a Multi National Company. The new class, consuming class, is found among the traditional middle class in India, especially in metropolitan cities. This is really a market driven new identity which is built on a happy or unhappy past. People would like to keep this consuming class identity as a sign of success.

In a recent Hindustan Times news paper article with the headline “The many classes in the middle” the writer Rama Bijapurkar talks about a new class among the middle class, whose essential qualification is discontented consumerism or so to say aspiring consumerism – ready to consume above a threshold. The author says it is not a desperate group of people among the Indian middle class but it is a homogeneous one culturally....................http://www.iogt.org/indiaupdate/61/rising-consumerism-poses-challenges/

2011-09-26T21:39:00.000-07:00

Page 38 and 39 carries a detailed article on Use of ear acupuncture in Prisons. Please read the full issue of Physician Today magazine.http://www.physiciantoday.in/sept.pdf

http://www.physiciantoday.in/sept.pdf

www.physiciantoday.in

2011-09-07T21:58:00.000-07:00

Please visit www.acudetoxindia.com for details IAADS

visiting Honorary volunteer Acupuncturist and clinical psycho therapists are needed

2011-09-06T06:02:00.000-07:00

Need Your Help
I understand you have experienced in this field and I am approaching you for your kind support and Association in this mission. Humble request to you, give me your services as per your choice as below………
 As a visiting Honorary volunteer Acupuncturist and clinical psycho therapist (be it one week or a months or a regular visit every month, it’s up to you.)

 Joint venture by putting up permanent Acupuncture pain & stress care centre in all the 7 states of North-East India, starting from Guwahati as a Hub,

 Provide Acupuncture therapist to run the centre for a period of 3-6 months. Local accommodation and food support will be provided.

 Salaried Acupuncturist in long run.

On hearing from you, I will get in touch with you, so that we can have threadbare discussion about your involvement as well as commercial terms, if any.
I also look forward to proposals from acupuncturist/ institutions/clinic who are willing to use our centre as internship facility centre.

North - east India needs you. Our project needs your Help.
For a Humanitarian cause

Mind & Body
Pain Healing Program
Started at Guwahati (Assam), India

to Heal
Emotional pain to Body Pain
It is a move by well known journalist and Acupuncturist Manoj khandelwal Bringing Media
And Medical treatment together
for Humanitarian cause
By introducing a new concept in Media
i.e. Media Medicine.

Media Medicine Pain Care centre is established for all Emotional to Body Pain Patients

Where Doctors and Healers of both world Western medicine and Eastern Acupuncture will move to make a difference for the people of north-east India.

In this treatment camp patients from all seven states of north-east India, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura & Arunachal Pradesh
will be treated at Guwahati (Assam). Camp is ‘ free of cost ’ through Acupuncture and Modern Medicine at an Integrated Medical Centre called
“Media Medicine Pain Care centre”
 The goal will be to offer effective care to around 20,000-40,000 treatments free of cost in Media Medicine Pain Care Centre at Guwahati (Assam) through traditional Acupuncture and modern medicine to all types of pain.

 The duration of the project is about for 3-6 months.

At the Main Medical Hub of Guwahati, we have opened “Media Medicine Pain Care centre” with 12 Beds (Space taken for 2 months only)
Free Acupuncture treatment Area for Ladies
Free Acupuncture treatment Area for Gents
Free Workshop on Stress to Pain management
Free treatment coupon of Rs. 10,000/- monthly for each patient are being offered through Media & Medical Fraternity without charging any fee or cost.
Free consultancy by Best of Western Medicine

Like Rheumatologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Neurologist, Anesthesiologist, Psychologist, Diabetologist, Endocrinologist, Reproductive IVF expert, ……………………… physicians on Pain Management. &
Free of Cost Treatment by Best of Eastern Complementary Medicine

Like Acupuncture, Psycho-therapy, Physiotherapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Yoga & Meditation, Diet therapy, ……….for total Mind to Body Healing.

Coming soon on
Rang TV Channel

(No-1 TV channel of North east India)

Aawareness creation & Concept of the program will be telecasted in the above electronic media. Pain expert’s work, Acupuncture as an adjuvant therapy, Free treatment information about Media Medicine Pain Care Program will be highlighted in the program.
Program will also offer 2nd Best Opinion about Pain Management as an Integrative Medicine & provide best Alternative of surgery, if any.
 Is it a Govt fund programme or NGO donation project? It is neither a Govt fund programme nor an Ngo project. Media person and Humanitarian Acupuncturist Manoj Khandelwal donated all his savings which is collected as a salary and investments in last 20 yrs for this noble cause .Till date he has not charged any penny from his acupuncture patients.

 Rs 1.2 crore worth medical service will be offered free of cost to the people of NE India. No doubt, we have taken so many personal loans for this purpose. Many Humanitarian Doctors and Healers came forward for help and Hope that as plan will move, more and more people join and financial problem will be solved.
Come, be a part of something very Noble…..... The greatest gift any of us can ever give ……..
Watch detail at (just click on this URL)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Media-Medicine/143339949077971
For all queries and comments, want to join the noble cause, please contact Manoj Khandelwal at
drmanojkhandelwal@gmail.com,

Or call 00-94350-21306.
You can also visit to see a promo of the ‘Acupuncture Free Project’ here.
www.youtube.com/user/drmanojkhandelwal

And http://www.facebook.com/manojassam

In Support of all those who have PAIN PROBLEMS,
Who are struggling from Emotional to Body Pain,
And just need to know that someone cares.............
........... FREE OF COST..........
Do it for all of us, unfortunately no one is immune.

Media Medicine
Concept, Project, TV program,
And
Social Service Initiative by Manoj Khandelwal
.....THANK YOU FOR MORAL SUPPORT.....
.…and waiting to hear from you soon....

Training workshop on use of ear acupuncture as per NADA Protocol for addiction treatment and General well being a tNisargopachar Kendra Vadodara

2011-08-31T22:15:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends.

Nada India Foundation & Association Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist are pleased to announce the Training workshop on use of ear acupuncture as per NADA Protocol for addiction treatment and General well being to be held at Nisargopachar Kendra (Naturopathy cum Yog center http://naturecure.cfsites.org/index.php) at Vinoba Ashram, Gotri, Vadodara Gujarat on 1st & 2nd Oct .2011 . The workshop will be conducted by Dr. Nayana Shah & Dr.Ajay Vats and facilitated by Suneel Vatsyayan (A brief is attached)

The workshop aims to facilitate a shared understanding of importance of barrier free services and skill in use ear acupuncture as an adjunct treatment at all stages pre admission, detoxification and rehabilitation. This workshop also provides trainees with skills to use ear acupuncture .This also enables trainees in building greater confidence in producing effective approach in dealing with people who avoid treatment, The programme is briefly discussed below.

The course shall provide:
• Class room input
• Reading Material
• Rigorous hands on practice & complementary advisory and troubleshooting support services through electronic media or phone.

Physician ( Any discipline), nursing staff and counselors social workers working in the field of addiction treatment and rehabilitation for the minimum period of one year are eligible to attend this training program.

If you are interested in the programme please send an email along with dually filled registration form. The registration fee for the workshop is Rs.1200/- (One Thousand two hundred only). All expenses of the participant including: travel accommodation and food will be borne from their own expenses. For details please contact. Dr.Nayana Shah 09558820767, Ms.Kala .Ben Tel.2652338267, Ms.Pallavi (9810594544) for workshop in Gujarat.

I look forward to your kind cooperation.

With best regards,

Dr.Ajay Vats,NADA,ADS

Chairman,

Indian Association of Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist

www.acudetoxindia.com

The holistic healthcare practitioners featured in Unimagined Bridges:

2011-08-12T21:48:00.000-07:00

The holistic healthcare practitioners featured in Unimagined Bridges: Ear Acupuncture Treatment for Disaster Trauma utilize the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association’s (NADA) 5-point ear acupuncture protocol. This simple but effective protocol, commonly known as Acu Detox, has been successfully used for 35 years in addiction programs around the world.

Unimagined Bridges chronicles how Acu Detox was used at New York’s ground zero and in storm-ravaged Louisiana to provide first responders and community members relief from anxiety, depression and insomnia.

The events of 9/11 had a particular ripple effect in the acupuncture community. In the aftermath of the attacks, a flood of holistic health-care practitioners came forward to offer aid. Two initiatives that resulted from their efforts were the walk-in ear acupuncture clinics of St Vincent’s hospital in Manhattan, offered through its Integrative Stress Management (ISM) program, and the Community Relief and Rebuilding through Education and Wellness (CRREW) group.

http://www.malula.net/8.html

Working with the founders of both of these healing endeavors, Malula Productions was able to capture on film the healing power of acupuncture on those faced with the ravages of disaster. This 18-minute video is an excellent educational tool as well as an inspiring story of how ancient traditional healing techniques are being used to address acute trauma across the globe.

Acudetox in Gujarat Prisons India

2011-06-26T23:16:00.000-07:00

From Archives: NISD Newsletter March ,2005

2011-06-20T00:12:00.000-07:00

National Institute of Social Defence (Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentGovt. of India ) NISD Newsletter March ,2005 featured NADA Ear Acupuncture Protocol for Addiction treatment & Rehabilitation .......then Consulting Editor NISD Newsletter Mr.Vagish K.Jha spoke to Dr.Michael O. Smith and Suneel Vatsyayan on various aspects of De-addiction and alternative therapies....

NADA ear acupuncture session with students of department of Social Work, BPS Women University Khanpur, Sonepat Haryana

2011-05-27T04:07:00.000-07:00

The department of Social Work, BPS Women University Khanpur, Sonepat Haryana invited chairman Nada India for a guest lecture on "Premarital counselling and family conflict" on 12.03.2011. Suneel Vatsyayan with Pehchaan project Director Ms.Pallavi and Dr.Uttam NADA ADS.Dr.Uttam conducted NADA ear acupuncture session with attending post graduate students of Social work for well being. Suneel Vatsyayan briefed how NADA three point ear acupuncture is close to social work .

In the present day society, people find it hard to talk about help, issues related to addiction, trauma, domestic violence, mental health etc. We believe that talking about feelings, trauma asking for help is still a taboo and highly stigmatized and further biggest barrier in effective service delivery at grass root level.Mr.Vatsyayan further added that It gives us a chance to communicate.

According to Philips India...52 per cent get acupuncture and 52 per cent practise Yoga to improve their health...

2011-05-07T21:37:00.000-07:00

G Manjusainath, Bangalore, May 6, DHNS:

"….74 per cent of respondents from Bangalore said they take vitamins and supplements and 43 per cent of respondents from Bangalore said they use herbal or homeopathic remedies for their health and wellbeing, 52 per cent get acupuncture and 52 per cent practise Yoga.”

This is one of the findings of the Philips Health and Wellbeing Index Report- 2011, a survey conducted by Philips Electronics India, which was made public recently. The report shows that 39 per cent of Bangaloreans approach mental health professionals as against the national average of nine per cent. Jaipur scores the lowest on this parameter at just two per cent.

The report prepared by Philips India is based on a survey conducted among 6,300 respondents in the age group of 18-60 years across 32 cities and towns. The figures also indicate how health conscious Bangaloreans are.

According to Philips India, Bangalore stands first in taking vitamins and supplements. They are also experimental in using alternative remedies to improve their health like herbal and homeopathic medicines.

“….74 per cent of respondents from Bangalore said they take vitamins and supplements and 43 per cent of respondents from Bangalore said they use herbal or homeopathic remedies for their health and wellbeing, 52 per cent get acupuncture and 52 per cent practise Yoga.”

After Bangalore, the next most health-conscious city is Kochi. At least 40 per cent of respondents from Kochi said they visited a health club facility. Delhi ranked the lowest on most of these benchmarks, the study said.

The company has also come out with the Philips Rural India Index Report, which is based on a survey conducted in 28 rural locations across India among 2,050 respondents in the age group of 18-60 years.

India, happiest nation

The health survey in India was part of a global survey conducted in 23 nations. The Health and Well-Being Index for India is 72 per cent, which is more than countries like China at 58 per cent, Brazil 60 per cent, the United Kingdom 45 per cent and the US at 55 per cent.

The study suggests that Indians top the index since they are less worried about their health, as against their counterparts in China (16 per cent) and the US (24 per cent).

The study observes: “Indians health and well-being is more passive than active. About 70 per cent of the respondents from urban India spend time with their family and friends to improve their health and well-being, whereas 33 per cent eat a special diet and 26 per cent practise yoga.”

The report reveals some interesting facts such as 83 per cent of urban Indians do not consider themselves overweight. Of those who do, the majority want to lose weight by just eating less fatty food. Women mostly resort to traditional and spiritual methods such as prayer and fasting to improve their sense of health and well-being, compared to men.

Worrying diseases

There could be claims that India is becoming the diabetic capital of the world, but Indians are most worried about their declining vision, followed by arthritis, infections and then diabetes.

Yet, only 17 per cent of the respondents from urban India visit a doctor for annual check-ups. For information on their health, 45 per cent of respondents in urban India said they visited doctors, 35 per cent consult the family and nine per cent rely on the television for information.

On the contrary, 53 per cent of the respondents from rural India depend on their family and friends as their first source of information, followed by the local doctor (20 per cent) and government hospitals (19 per cent), says the findings of the study.

Dr. Michael O. Smith (psychiatrist & acupuncturist)

“NADA Acupuncture teaches us to relax from the inside out.” This increased sense of calm and the quieting of symptoms that occurs as a result of the acupuncture treatment stimulates one’ own “Qi” (one’s inner energy) and brings us back into a more balanced state and chance to communicate. As we become calmer inside, we become much more aware of over selves and others. From this quieter, inner place we can then make more careful choices in our reactions to life situations.

Up To 45% 0f Prisoners Have ADHD Studies Show. Crime & Jail Are Costly, Treatment Is Cheap

2011-05-03T01:12:00.000-07:00

Up To 45% 0f Prisoners Have ADHD Studies Show. Crime & Jail Are Costly, Treatment Is Cheap

http://adultaddstrengths.com/2011/01/12/adhd-and-crime-ignore-now-jail-later-15-clinical-studies/
If people with ADHD are 4 to 9 times more likely to commit crimes and go to jail than non ADDers, shouldn’t every court screen for ADHD and offer diagnosis and proper treatment?

reports by Michael O. Smith MD, D Ac.

Magnetic Beads and ADHD

Dr.Michael O.Smith Founder Chairman ,NADA International in Manila Philippines

2011-04-27T07:28:00.000-07:00

Workshop on ear-acupuncture for stress management at BSF Headquarters, Gandhinagar Gujarat India

2011-03-27T07:11:00.000-07:00

Stress Management & Ear-acupuncture workshop at BSF Headquarters, Gandhinagar

2011-03-08T21:52:00.000-08:00

A workshop was organized by Nada India Foundation at Border Security Force (BSF) Gujarat Frontier Headquarters, Gandhinagar on 29 January 2011.

Before workshop began Dr. Michael O.Smith visionary and founder of NADA International and Suneel Vatsyayan Chairman of Nada India met with paramedics and nursing assistants. They said there were about 500 families living at that base. On asking what main complaints patients were presenting with, sleeplessness, headaches, cold and cough etc were the common presenting complaints. Suneelji then explained to them how this ear detoxification acupuncture works. That it was not for curative purpose but as preventive and preparing patient for further treatment. Both Dr. Smith and Suneelji also answered their questions.

After this addressing about 200 Jawan (Constables) and their families including Inspector General of Gujarat Frontier shri A.N.Sinha IPS with his wife and other senior officials , Shri Suneelji said this 3 point ear acupuncture protocol was developed by Dr. Smith. It is not an alternative to other treatments but, it is to prepare the patient for whatever treatment he/she requires. It facilitates persons self realization and self knowledge.

Dr. Smith also briefly addressed and said when we all face challenges in life we all feel stress. This Acupuncture treatment he said would balance the mind and body. It is not only people who go to borders but their families also feel lot of stress. With balance mind we can face the challenges easier. This is also called the wellness therapy.

After this treatment on voluntary bases, whoever wanted raised their hand and Acupuncture Detoxification Specialists (ADS) provided the treatment. At the same time each ADS provided training to 7 paramedics and nursing assistant staff of the base hospital under the supervision of Dr. Smith. Gradually almost all present at the workshop around 200 persons including DIG & IG and received the treatment.

Shri Suneeliji then asked all participants for their feedback, again on voluntary bases. Most felt relaxed, some slept through the treatment, some felt pain in one point which went away after some time during the treatment, one person felt heat around the ear, and one felt like he had 1 peg of drink and all laughed. DIG also shared his experience that he felt calm and relaxed. Some inquired how frequently they could have it and some wanted to know how it worked.

Suneelji and Dr. Smith answered their questions. Dr. Smith said that works on energy level, on one knows perfectly though there are many theories. He said it is better to keep it simple, by making it complicated it also become less accessible. He has seen it work and that fact that it works is more important.

The paramedics and nursing assistants were also given acupuncture. They were very enthusiastic about providing this treatment. Suneelji discussed with them technicality. Arrangement was made so that under doctors (Dr.Chowdhary) supervision they could provide this acupuncture treatment to patients requesting it. Nada India provided two thousand needles for further use and practice. Nada volunteers joined in the BSF workshop are as follows Ms.Manjula Patel. Mr.Punit Patel. Ms.Kala Ben Patel. Ms/Neeta Patel. Ms.Ruchita Raval. Dr.Usha Shah. Ms.Hasu Ben

Prepared by Dr.Nayna NADA ADS, Nada Gujarat Chapter

NADA ADS,Training workshop on use of ear acupuncture as per NADA Protocol for wellness, addiction treatment and general well being

2011-03-04T22:04:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends ,

Greetings from Nada India

Nada India Foundation and Nada Gujarat Chapter are pleased to announce the Training workshop on use of ear acupuncture as per NADA Protocol for wellness, addiction treatment and general well being for physicians and nursing staff to be held at Nisargopachar Kendra at Vinoba Ashram, Gotri, Vadodara Gujarat on 14^th March .2011(11am-5pm). On 15^th & 16^th March 2011 at Central Jail Vadodara Gujarat .The workshop will be conducted by Daksha Patel NADA,ADS (Canada ) ,Dr.Nayana Shah and facilitated by Suneel VatsyayanNADA ADS, Chairman Nada India. Nada team well also visit central Jail Ahmedabad on 17^th March 2011 for brief orientation as part of follow up.

The workshop aims to facilitate a shared understanding of importance of barrier free services and skill in use ear acupuncture as an adjunct treatment at all stages of addiction treatment (pre admission, detoxification and rehabilitation and after care) and wellness program. This workshop also provides trainees with skills to use ear acupuncture (NADA Protocol three points) under general supervision of Dr. Michael O. Smith acupuncturist and psychiatrist .This also enables trainees in building greater confidence in producing effective approaches in prevention ,wellness and in dealing with people who avoid treatment ,

For details please contact. Dr.Nayana Ben,NADA ADS (Mob9558820767) & Ms.Asuben ,NADA ADS (Mob.9727970426) for workshop in Gujarat locally.

Email nadaindia@gmail.com

with regards,

V.Pallavi

Nada Team

09810594544

Long-time NADA trainer and activist wins award in Norway

2011-02-15T00:02:00.000-08:00

Rita Nilsen, NADA-trainer in Norway (www.nada-norge.no) got a prize from the "Norwegian national board on drugs and alcohol related issues". RITA NILSEN is the winner of the Addiction-councils juryprize 2010. Rita is the founder, manager AND the person with high quality competance in the field of drug-addiction.

http://www.acudetox.com/nada-blog/blog-latests/32-updates/76-long-time-nada-trainer-and-activist-wins-award-in-norway.html

NADA: A chance to communicate

2011-02-12T22:05:00.000-08:00

Nada India promotes two basic approaches one is the use of ear acupuncture at all stages of addiction treatment & rehabilitation and peer based interventions. NADA protocol was developed and spearheaded as a worldwide movement by Dr. Michael O. Smith Psychiatrist and Acupuncturist from New York the Founder of National Acupuncture Detoxification Association.

During his recent visit to Nada India , Dr. Michael O. Smith discussed the concept of NADA with Suneel Vatsyayan and shared his views on it.

Nada presents a video on use of ear acupuncture at Sabarmati Central Jail, Ahmedabad, Gujarat [HQ]

2011-02-10T01:57:00.000-08:00

Click here for video

Training workshop on use of ear acupuncture as per NADA Protocol for addiction treatment and general well being was organized by Nada India ,Prison Department Gujarat & Nada Gujarat Chapter for Jail officials ,physicians ,nursing staff & NGOs held at Central Jail, Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 27th &28th Jan 2011 . The workshop was conducted by Dr. Michael O. Smith, Psychiatrist & Acupuncturist from Lincoln Hospital New York and facilitated by Suneel Vatsyayan ,Nada India.

Acupuncture to help Sabarmati jail inmates fight addictions

2011-02-08T21:26:00.000-08:00

Acupuncture to help Sabarmati jail inmates fight addictions

Training workshop on use of ear acupuncture as per NADA Protocol for addiction treatment and general well being was organized by Nada India ,Prison Department Gujarat & Nada Gujarat Chapter for Jail officials ,physicians ,nursing staff & NGOs held at Central Jail, Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 27^th&28^th Jan 2011 . The workshop was conducted by Dr. Michael O. Smith, Psychiatrist & Acupuncturist from Lincoln Hospital New York and facilitated by Suneel Vatsyayan ,Nada India.

In an effort to ensure that prisoners stay sober after they are released from jail, a two-day workshop on de-addiction through acupuncture is being held at Sabarmati Prison from Thursday onwards.

The workshop will be held for 25 prisoners who will in turn conduct a similar workshop for other prisoners to help them stay away from liquor and drugs when they are released from prison.

The acupuncture detoxification workshop jointly held by the state prisons department and the Nada India Foundation aims to ensure de-addiction of prisoners lodged in the Sabarmati Jail through acupuncture techniques.

Talking to DNA, Dr Manjula Patel, a trainer from Nada India, said that the training will help them stay away from addictions and will also help them become a good citizen when they leave prison.

She said that most of the prisoners lodged in the jail were found to be depressed or extremely short-tempered.

"We are also trying to use acupuncture techniques to help reduce stress levels among prisoners," Patel said.

She said that 25 prisoners will be trained in the technique who will eventually conduct similar therapies for other prisoners."To actually see the results of the therapy one needs to complete three weeks training of at least 35 minutes per day," Patel said.

The workshop will come to an end on Friday.

Superintendent of police, Sabarmati Jail, RJ Parghi said that the department wants prisoners, who eventually leave jail, to live a life of dignity and such training will help them stay from liquor, drug and gutkha addictions.

The workshop was held on Thursday evening and may soon be extended to other prisons of the state like Rajkot, Dhandhuka, Vadodara and Bhavnagar.

Workshop on use of ear acupuncture as per NADA Protocol for addiction treatment was organized by Nada India in New Delhi

2011-02-08T02:23:00.000-08:00

Mr.Alexander Daniel IPS, Additional Director General of BSF,

Training workshop on use of ear acupuncture as per NADA Protocol for addiction treatment and general well being was organized by Nada India Foundation for physicians and nursing staff held at INDIAN SOCIAL INSTITUTE New Delhi on 23^nd Jan A pre-workshop visit to the peer led drug de-addiction program was also arranged on 22^rd January, Saturday . The workshop was conducted by Dr. Michael O. Smith, Psychiatrist & Acupuncturist from Lincoln Hospital New York and facilitated by Suneel Vatsyayan ,Nada India. Dr.Ajay Vats NADA, ADS was also honored for his contribution in setting up of Ear acupuncture based program in Drug De-addiction center Tihar Jail No3 Delhi. NADA acupuncture is used on a public health model. Treatments are commonly given in large groups on a frequent basis. The 21^st century has brought a remarkable expansion in the use of the NADA protocol. It is used in 130 prisons in

England

. Correction officers provide all the treatments under a 5 year training contract by Smart-UK. The jail program was expanded because of an 80% reduction in violent incidents. Post-trauma treatments have been given to community members after 9/11 and Katrina. Treatments for firemen have been permanently institutionalized in both cities. Ear acupuncture for stress has been used by thousands of para military (Border Security Force) personnel and Tihar Jail in India through Nada India.

The workshop aimed at to facilitate a shared understanding of importance of barrier free services and skill in use ear acupuncture as an adjunct treatment at all stages of addiction treatment (pre admission, detoxification and rehabilitation and after care). This workshop also provided to the trainees with skills to use ear acupuncture (NADA Protocol three points) under supervision of Dr. Michael O. Smith acupuncturist and psychiatrist .This also enabled trainees in building greater confidence in producing effective approach in dealing with people who avoid treatment,

The following NADA ,ADS completed their training under supervision of Dr.Smith.

Dr.JAMES DOSS Karnatka
Dr.Arindam Sinha Utter Pradesh
Dr.RAJEEV RANJAN SRIVASTAV Delhi
Dr.VARTIKA SHUKLA Delhi
Dr.Uttam SPYM New Delhi
Dr.Bharat Bhushan Muskan De-addication center Delhi
Dr.ANAND KUMAR GHILDYAL Himachal Pradesh
Dr.VIKRAM KALRA Delhi
Dr. Haque Uttra Khand
Dr. Sanjay Delhi
Mr.Surender Kumar SPYM Delhi

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Training workshop on use of ear acupuncture for addiction treatment and general well being to be held in Delhi on 22nd Jan .2011

2010-12-06T20:26:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends & Colleagues

Greetings from Nada India…

Nada India Foundation is pleased to announce the Training workshop on use of ear acupuncture as per NADA Protocol for addiction treatment and general well being to be held in South Delhi on Saturday 22^nd Jan .2011(10am-5pm). A visit to the peer led drug de-addiction program will be arranged on 23^rd January, Sunday (Optional). The workshop will be conducted by Dr. Michael O. Smith, Psychiatrist & Acupuncturist from New York and facilitated by Suneel Vatsyayan (A brief is attached)

The workshop aims to facilitate a shared understanding of importance of barrier free services and skill in use ear acupuncture as an adjunct treatment at all stages of addiction treatment (pre admission, detoxification and rehabilitation and after care). This workshop also provides trainees with skills to use ear acupuncture (NADA Protocol three points) under general supervision of Dr. Michael O. Smith acupuncturist and psychiatrist .This also enables trainees in building greater confidence in producing effective approach in dealing with people who avoid treatment,

The programme brief is discussed below. The course shall provide:

• Class room inputs

• Reading Material

• Rigorous hands on practice & 200 needles

• Complementary advisory and troubleshooting support services through electronic media or phone.

If you are interested in the programme please send an email along with dually filled registration form. The registration fee for the workshop is Rs.2000/- (Two Thousand only) which includes a lunch, tea, two hundred needles for practice, a DVD containing presentation, course material and video on NADA protocol etc. and certificate and one year membership fees of Indian Association of Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist . You can send the cheque in the name of “Nada India Foundation”. A detailed programme schedule is attached with this letter for your kind information. Since the number of participants for the seminar will be limited, please confirm your participation before 30^thDec.2010 by email or by calling me on tel no. 09310673660 or 9810594544.

I shall be happy to answer any queries that you may have in this regard.

I look forward to your kind cooperation.

With best regards,

Yours Sincerely,

Dr.Ajay Vats (NADA ,ADS)

Course In charge

Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist Training

Program

1. Experiencing the needles (10.00-10.45am)

2. Auricular Acupuncture for Addiction Treatment (10.45-12noon)

· Chinese Medicine Overview

· History

· Description of Auricular Acupuncture for Addiction

· The standard 3 points

· Duration and frequency of treatment

· Unique benefits

3. Nature of Addiction & Recovery (11.30-12.15)

· Psycho spiritual nature of NADA protocol and recovery

4. Psycho Social Characteristics of the NADA protocol (12.15-1pm)

Lunch (1-1.45pm)

5. Learning the NADA Protocol (1.45-3pm)

· Point Description and Locations

· Technique Mastery

· Trial Treatments & Clinical Experience

· Needling cautions and complications

· Boundaries, Self Care and infection control.

· Creating the atmosphere

Feedback & Certificate distribution

A visit to the peer led program will be arranged on 23^rd Jan Sunday. (Optional

or Note : Stay is not part of the course fees. Please make your own arrangements, we can suggest you near by, lodge DharamShala or Hotel

Donate Needles: NADA Philippines!

2010-10-09T22:29:00.000-07:00

Hello friends.

We are in the process of setting up NADA (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) Philippines! Nada protocol training is ongoing this October and hopefully by next year, NADA Philippines is born!

We just finished our community clinic on 9th Oct 2010. We were able to give ear acupuncture treatments to more than 500 slum dwellers of Barangay Pansol, Quezon city where drug addiction is a major concern.

This coming November trainees from Baler Quezon, Infanta Quezon will be trained and we shall expect to treat more than 500 community people again for three days. We use 10 needles per patient, 5 needles each ear. Please help by donating needles for our November community clinic. I will send you pictures of our Pansol community that ended yesterday. You can call and order from ACP/CARGBO Medical Supplies Inc. by calling 1-877-248-4539 and order from Mr. Kevin Liu. They will ask for my NADA number and/or identification number. Below:Ask for discount, tell Kevin you were referred by Dr. Mike Smith, head of NADA International. My NADA certificate Number ay 7307 Janet P. Paredes My Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Identification Number ay 7708

Janet P. Paredes, NADA Philippines!

Suneel and Pallavi visited NADA (Norway)

2010-09-07T21:29:00.000-07:00

On 1st August 2010,Suneel and Pallavi of Nada India visited NADA (Norway) Retreat projects in Oslo and shared experiences with Ms.Rita the Founder of NADA Norway, Ms.Laila Member of Parliament of Norway,staff and Indian volunteers.

National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) is a verdensomspende non-profit organization that offers courses for personnel in the health care sector, especially in substance abuse and psychiatry. Each country is free to choose their organsisasjonsform, but the basic theoretical knowledge and principles of the NADA must be followed in order to certify the NADA protocol. NADA Norway holds courses and certification in the NADA protocol and working with networking and capacity . You do not need medical background to take the NADA certificate ....

for details visit http://www.nada-norge.no/

NADA Ear Acupuncture in Darjeeling,India

2010-09-04T22:47:00.000-07:00

The Darjeeling Project officially started in 2009 in hills of northeastern India and continues to help young men with heroin addiction. It is a joint HARM reduction project for the prevention of HIV with the Indian Red Cross Society in Kurseong, India by focusing on substance abuse in the region.

The Laura Louie Hope Projects has completed two trainings (spring and fall 2009) in the NADA ear acupuncture protocol for substance abuse, a well-recognized adjunctive therapy to substance abuse programs in North America. Both trainings successfully graduated nine peer counsellors in the NADA protocol, operating in five different clinic sites throughout the Darjeeling district.

Acupuncture is exceptional for treating any level of the drug recovery process. It treats acute withdrawal symptoms, which can include intense cravings, flu-like symptoms, pain, and anxiety. It also can help immensely with the post-acute symptoms. It is used in relapse prevention and with the addition of acupuncture; many rehabilitation centers have had far less relapses. Acupuncture is also used in prisons, shelters and drop-in centers. Acupuncture can help calm hostile clients so that they are more open to individual counselling.

In February and March 2010, site visits were done at all five Indian Red Cross acupuncture clinics in the Darjeeling district. A few days were spent at each of the clinics providing supervision, encouragement and fine-tuning of their clinical skills. All acupuncture clinics had successes with two to five patients at each drop in center (DIC) relinquishing heroin and becoming clean. Patient evaluations were given out to each client every one or two months to evaluate the efficacy of the acupuncture. All patients found acupuncture helpful for a number of withdrawal symptoms, especially for irritability, mood swings and sleep.

Nada India has been running ear acupuncture based interventions in Delhi Prisons (Tihar)

2010-09-03T04:12:00.000-07:00

Nada India has been running ear acupuncture based intervention program in Drug De-addiction Center Jail No.3 having inmates with drug and HIV/AIDS. Nada India also has trained doctors on duty in use of ear acupuncture. The pre-sterilized & disposable needles have been used as part of the program. Nada has been donating needles, doctor, counselor and social workers services as part of the barrier free services program.

The results are encouraging and even inmates of Yog ward (Asharam) next to DAC shown interest in use of NADA ear acupuncture as it also helps in practice of meditation . The usually the feedback varied from relaxation, peace, deep sleep ,better concentration and no craving for tobacco and other substance. At times Jail staff and Doctors ask for treatment for general well being and relaxation. Nada India is planning to organize a workshop for Jail staff on stress management and use of NADA ear acupuncture.

On the occasion of International Day against Drug abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Nada India organized Pehchaan Drug prevention event in ward no. 10, more than two hundred inmates of different wards were informed about the ill effects of alcohol ,drug Tobacco .They also enjoyed the theatrical performances and comic fillers. Handbills were also distributed among the inmates.

NADA Protocol and Prison

The 21st century has brought a remarkable expansion in the use of the NADA protocol. It is used in 130 prisons in England. Correction officers provide all the treatments under a 5 year training contract by Smart-UK. The jail program was expanded because of an 80% reduction in violent incidents. NADA acupuncture adds a valuable component to the existing detoxification, counseling and other rehabilitation components as an adjunct treatment.

Nada commitment

Nada India Foundation has been committed to work for barrier free services in the field of addiction treatment & rehabilitation and HIV prevention especially among young people. In order to achieve these objectives Nada promotes two basic approaches one is the use of ear acupuncture at all stages of addiction treatment & rehabilitation and peer based interventions.

NADA Protocol

NADA protocol was developed by Dr. Michael O. Smith a Psychiatrist and Acupuncturist in the 1970s at Lincoln Hospital (Bronx, NY), the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) protocol was originally used as a supportive component (Adjunct treatment) in drug and alcohol treatment settings. The 3-5 point ear acupuncture formula controlled withdrawal symptoms and helped patients become more clear-headed and comfortable. Nearly 1,000 licensed drug treatment programs use NADA acupuncture in the U.S. according to federal N-SSATS statistics.

FEEDBACK AND EVALUATION OF TRAINING PROGRAM AT SPYM

2010-05-29T05:37:00.000-07:00

Dear Suneel ji.
We are really grateful to NADA for their constant motivation and kind co-operation in lending a helping hand in detoxification of the drug users.The feedback regarding your training program will be sent to you soon,

We expect to bring more good results with this association in coming future.Kindly send further mails to the below mentioned address for future correspondence.

Regards,
Dr. Uttam Singh
SEnior Research Officer
SPYM,Delhi.
FEEDBACK AND EVALUATION OF TRAINING PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY NADA FOUNDATION AT DEADDICTION CENTRE- SPYM DELHI

Comment no. 1: As does a soap cleans our body from dirt likewise acupuncture cleans our system and mind, I m feeling lighter as is all dirt from my mind got washed away – Anonymous.
Comment No. 2: A quite different sensation is felt in lower limbs after inserting
acupuncture needles initially, after 30-40 min my mind got static and I went in a sleeping mode, I hardly realized someone is near about me.

Comment No. 3: I was very apprehensive before applying the needles, a pain equaling to nothing is felt after application, felt as if all the energy of body got transferred to one part of body. I am feeling very relaxed.
Comment No. 4 : I was feeling very restless and waiting for the needles to be removed.
Comment No 5: My mind become almost numb.
Comment no 6: All attention got focussed at the needles at first but soon felt a lot relaxed and sleepy.
Comment no 7: I felt as if I went in a completely different world, as if I was with my family, it was amazing, feeling really good and comfortable.
Comment No 8: A brief pain initially and went in a state of peace afterwards.
Nada India Foundation has been donating regular supply of needles to SPYM De-addiction center New Delhi

Spirituality in Treatment: NADA Keeps it Alive

2010-04-12T21:44:00.000-07:00

By Jay Renaud
25th Annual NADA Conference in New Orleans, March 27, 2010
The following is a transcript of a plenary talk given by Jay Renaud, longstanding editor and publisher for Guidepoints: News from NADA, and former Office Manager for NADA. Jay is recovery activist and has worked with NADA for over 20 years. He retired in 2010 and left New Orleans conference attendees with this message.

Spirituality in Treatment: NADA Keeps it Alive
On this NADA’s 25th anniversary, my parting words are: Be careful what you pray for - - you might get it!

For decades, pro-treatment advocates agitated for recognition that alcoholism and drug addiction are not due to moral failure but are the result of an involuntary disease process. Against the concept of addiction as some type of character flaw or symptom of an underlying psychiatric disorder, our aunts and uncles in the recovery movement since the beginning have stressed the bio-physical basis and large genetic component of addiction.

However, social and medical establishment resistance to recovery movement ideas persisted long after the accumulating scientific evidence had tipped strongly to the pro-disease position. But as often with scientific truths, public policy lagged far behind. We persisted in this often uphill battle in the belief that a true understanding by the public, and by decision-makers, of the actualetiology of addiction would lead to compassion and appropriate care instead of stigma and neglect.

And, at long last, the paradigm finally shifted. We knew that a new viewpoint had risen when the National Institute on Drug Abuse adopted the slogan “addiction is a brain disease”.

But what happened to the compassion and appropriate care that were supposed to follow this revelation? Somehow, they did not appear. While NIDA acknowledged the fundamentally physiological basis of addiction, (much as the 12 Step movement had been doing for more than 70 years), they forgot to mention the equally important spiritual side of recovery.

Instead, these officials handed down a whole new set of pharmaceutical fantasies.

Their mantra became: “If it is a disease, there must be a pill for it.” Now, on the rare occasions when addiction issues make it into the major media, the story is all about the latest chemical cure for addiction.

Newsweek last year had a major illustrated feature highly skeptical of the existing “rehab” industry, which it sees as mainly benefiting celebrities who want to disappear for awhile or to get back in the good graces of their public. The lead paragraph starts out: “The time is coming – perhaps even within the decade – when doctors will treat alcoholism with a pill.” 

While ever-growing scientific evidence indicates that a key component of recovery is involvement in 12 Step or similar activities, no governmental campaign blares out this news. No government funding leverage presses the treatment industry toward maximization of this existing (and cheap) resource for recovery. And NADA programs, which offer a bio-physical treatment (also cheap) boosting the spiritual resources of the addiction patient, continue to exist on minimal funding and the wits of their staffers.
Instead we see an ever-increasing flood of federal subsidy to the drug companies. In big trouble with Wall Street because of their “blockbuster” blunders such as Vioxx, big Pharma scrambles for new patentable molecules to fill its famous pipeline to profit. Thus the endless parade of press releases about pills, cocktails and vaccines to cure all the nation’s substance use disorders.

Some of these concoctions may actually play a constructive role in the recovery process. But anyone acquainted with the history of addiction treatment, or indeed that of any chronic, behaviorally mediated medical condition, will be dubious. Whether it’s diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, or many others, chemotherapy of any kind can never be the whole answer to chronic disease.

Addiction medicine at the provider level, until now at least, has been way ahead of other chronic disease disciplines in giving acknowledgement to the spiritual aspects of chronic disease management and treatment. Consider just one example: effective pharmaceutical and other bio-physical and behavioral treatments have long existed for diabetes, but many diabetic patients do not comply with their care regime. This is despite the dire likely consequences of such neglect. Their needless suffering may persist because they have no existing, independent social structure, such as the 12 Step movement, to aid them in grappling with how (and most of all why!) to live with a chronic illness.

NADA is at its strongest point as to membership, fiscal stability and clarity of mission and is moving to assert this strength in the sphere of public policy. But to succeed in its mission, NADA must not forget that, from its birth, NADA has understood the necessity of connecting firmly to the 12 Step movement, and other culturally indigenous spiritual support systems, if patients were to be given effective help in their struggle to recover. Long after the current false belief that a chemical cure for addiction is just around the corner, the spiritual groundwork that NADA has helped to lay will continue to exist for those who still suffer and seek help.
http://acudetox.com/news/?p=36

Philippine acupuncture bill has been passed.

2010-04-03T21:46:00.000-07:00

Janet P. Paredes August 24, 2009 at 6:03am
Hi Suneel, Philippine acupuncture bill has been passed. I just received my certification as a full body acupuncturist. Ear acupuncture shall later be submitted as an addendum to the bill. Doctors are included in this bill, although they have not much problem about practice. For the past years I order our needles from New york, Health Point, Lhasa, Asia Med. There are also middlemen selling here in the Philippines. I was also able to get donated needles from companies. Just recently we found a chinese store that sells needles here at a much lower price. I wil still visit the store to find out what sizes they have. Warm regards

Welcome to NADA VIETNAM CAMBODIA

2010-04-01T23:32:00.000-07:00

NADA VIETNAM CAMBODIA SINCE 2007 SUPPORTING
NADA VIETNAM CAMBODIA
Please the following link for details
http://nadavietnamcambodia.ning.com/

Acupuncture point do exist: Scientist

2010-02-08T02:03:00.000-08:00

Acupuncture point do exist: Scientist

Times of India Kolkatta, February 3, 2010

Jehnny Rehnnyaga visited New Delhi

2009-12-01T20:11:00.000-08:00

Ms.Jehnny Rehnnyaga NADA ADS from Peru visited NADA Detox& Wellness Center Yog Maya Mandir Mehrauli New Delhi. She is a certified Natural Health Professional.On her visit to Center,she shared her experiences with staff of the NADA Detox center. Dr.Ajay Vats NADA ADS and Trainer and Ms V.Pallavi was also present. Ms.Jehnny will be visiting New Delhi again during this summer.

Ear acupuncture for stress management for NHPC staff

2009-12-01T06:11:00.000-08:00

Nada India conducted a mini workshop on use of ear acupuncture for stress management and well-being as part of three day (11-13Nov.)workshop on Health Management organized by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC) Faridabad Haryana. 25 senior managers of NHPC attended the workshop.Mr.Suneel Vatsyayan,Dr.Ajay Vats,Nada Trainer conducted the NADA ear acupuncture session . The feedback varied from relaxation, peace, deep sleep and better concentration.

Stress Management: ‘Developer’ Vatsyayan mantra to Cops under stress (Press archives Hindustan Times New Delhi 28Oct.2002. )

2009-11-17T20:07:00.000-08:00

Vatsyayan who likes to call himself a 'developer' was in Indor on Sunday to train Indor Police in the field of stress management and interacting with counselors. addicts and their family members...
There is stress in every job so in the job of policing. But the most important thing is to realize that you are stressed out.Unfortunately, most of the people do not know that they are under stress and this is reflected in their work and family life.
For the policemen stress management assumes greater importance since there is legal aspect to their work also.....Basically I would aimed at making the policeman realize that they are under stress and how to manage it by various methods including "Auricular acupuncture" which acts as catalysts to self growth....

Workshop on use of ear acupuncture at Nirvan de-addiction center Lucknow.

2009-11-06T05:56:00.000-08:00

A Two Days (30th &31St Oct 2009) Workshop on use of ear acupuncture in de-addiction treatment as per NADA Protocol was organized jointly by Nada India Foundation and Nirvan Foundation at Nirvan de-addiction center Ismyl Ganj Lucknow. Dr. Michael Smith, Psychiatrist & Director of Lincoln Recovery Centre New York developed this NADA three point addiction treatment protocol.

Mr. Suneel Vatsyayan Chairman and Dr.Ajay Vats, NADA trainer & Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS) were the resource persons. Physicians, nurses, addiction counselors working in different de-addiction centers in the city participated in this training Programme.

According to Mr.Dhapola, Director, Nirvan Foundation, law enforcement measures, preventive education and clinical treatment are not enough to deal with the problem of drug abuse,It needs a more holistic approach. He further added that It is also important that during the process of recovery, non-chemical alternatives like ear acupuncture,yoga, naturopathy and should be provided as can offset the motivation to use abuse of drugs again.

On the occasion, Mr. Suneel Vatsyayan Chairman Nada India told the participant that the ear acupuncture allows greater flexibility in addiction treatment & rehabilitation approaches. He further added that ear acupuncture will be effective when patients lie to Doctor or counselor. Acupuncture is a tool in which we can help people who are feeling stuck or conflicted or ambivalent about their drug use or about treatment.

Dr.Ajay Vats, Nada India trainer told in the workshop that the ancient Chinese developed Auricular (ear) acupuncture which involves stimulating three points on the skin of ear by the insertion of sterilized & disposable needles related to internal body functions. Physically, NADA auricular acupuncture reduces stress, decreases pain, increases energy and immunity and normalizes sleep. Mentally and emotionally, it helps the patients feel clear, alert, calm and focused.

From archives: UNODC Bulletin on Narcotics Bulletin on Narcotics -1988 Issue1

2009-07-26T06:36:00.000-07:00

http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/data-and-analysis/bulletin/bulletin_1988-01-01_1_page004.html

UNODC Bulletin on Narcotics

Author: M. O. SMITH , I. KHAN Pages: 35 to 41 Creation Date: 1988/01/01
An acupuncture programme for the treatment of drug-addicted persons
M. O. SMITH Medical Director, Substance Abuse Division, Lincoln Hospital, New York, New York, and Chairperson, National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA), United States of America I. KHAN Senior Medical Officer, Division of Mental Health, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
ABSTRACT
Over the past 13 years, Lincoln Hospital, New York City, has used acupuncture as the primary method of treatment for drug-addicted persons. The programme receives, on a daily out-patient basis, 200 drug-addicted persons for detoxification. Acupuncture relieves withdrawal symptoms, prevents the craving for drugs and increases the rate of participation of patients in long-term treatment programmes. The best results have been obtained by treating patients in an open-group setting, using acupuncture points in the external ear with needles without electrical stimulation. The same points are used at each visit, regardless of the type of drug to which the person is addicted. This method is also used for the treatment of persons suffering from stress.
The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) has conducted successful training programmes for physicians and related staff in using the technique and philosophy of traditional Chinese acupuncture. These training programmes usually include courses in counselling skills, ethical responsibilities and sterilization procedures that are appropriate to local conditions.
NADA has begun to operate a pilot programme to treat approximately 1,000 drug abusers and people who are under a high level of stress, which may lead them to the abuse of drugs. It is assumed that acupuncture, in conjunction with other drug-demand reduction programmes, can make a significant impact on the illicit demand for drugs by reaching this entire range of patients.

From archives: ACUPUNCTURE DOC AIDS QUAKE STAFF

2009-07-03T21:42:00.000-07:00

http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/ny_local/2001/03/20/2001-03-20_acupuncture_doc_aids_quake_s.html

By AMANDA GARDNER DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Tuesday, March 20th 2001, 2:20AM
Thanks to a South Bronx doctor, the same techniques that help drug addicts in New York are aiding relief workers in Gujarat, the earthquake-ravaged region of western India.
Years ago, Dr. Michael Smith, head of the recovery center at Lincoln Hospital and a pioneer in using acupuncture to treat addiction in the U.S., helped set up an acupuncture program for the Caring Foundation...
Recently, Smith was back in New Delhi training more substance abuse workers when Suneel Vatsyayan, director of the foundation, asked him to meet with relief workers in Ahmedabad, the state capital of Gujarat, where thousands were killed Jan. 26.
The devastation has been too much even for seasoned caregivers to handle.
One 18-year-old girl insists that her last name is Bhukamp, which means "earthquake" in the local language. No one knows who she is or where she's from.
One man suffers recurring headaches and chest pains, probably a symptom of his survivor's guilt.
Some parents will not let their children go to school because so many students were killed when school buildings collapsed during the quake. Some principals will not let orphans come to school for fear they will break down in class and upset the other students.
In Ahmedabad, Smith met with about seven of the relief workers. All reported the same problem: They had come to help but didn't know what to do.
"One social worker said she had just gone out to this area and she just didn't know what to say, she was so stunned and overwhelmed by what had happened," said Smith.
None of the volunteers had experienced acupuncture, yet all but one agreed to try.
While the volunteers crouched on the floor, needles were placed at various points in their ears, the same technique used with addicts.
Smith saw them relax immediately.
"You could see the reaction right when the needle went in," he said.
"With the earthquake victim, I don't need a diagnosis. I need a way of communicating so that there's some path of relating," said Smith. "When I go to a place like Gujarat . . . there is resentment based on class and luck and habit and God knows what. Your first duty is to get beyond that."
The acupuncture treatment helped. Not half an hour after the acupuncture was over, Smith saw one of the social workers approach a family outside and start talking.
"I couldn't hear what they were saying - I was just an observer," said Smith. "But she looked quite able.

From archives :Traditional Therapy for De-addiction: NADA Protocol

2009-06-28T21:58:00.000-07:00

National Institute of Social Defence (Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentGovt. of India ) NISD Newsletter Features NADA Ear Acupuncture Protocol for Addiction treatment & Rehabilitation .......Consulting Editor NISD Newsletter Mr.Vagish K.Jha speaks to Dr.Michael O. Smith and Suneel Vatsyayan on various aspects of De-addiction and alternative therapies .

http://nisd.gov.in/newsletter/mar2005/mar2005.pdf

Speaking about NADA Ear Acupuncture on You Tube

2009-06-01T07:23:00.000-07:00

Ear Acupuncture NADA Protocol:
Different people experience
differently at different times
A Nada India presentation

visit http://www.youtube.com/nadaindia

NADA Protocol: Dr.Michael O.Smith on youtube.com

2009-04-30T06:42:00.000-07:00

Ear Acupuncture for Addiction Treatment and Well being:
Dr.Michael O.Smith
For details. Please click the following links
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMOA2JGdLPY&feature=channel_page
Nadaindia Channel on You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=nadaindia

National Anti Drug Agency Malaysia (NADA) under Ministry of Home Govt. of Malaysia invited Mr.Vatsyayan to conduct a workshop on use of ear acupunctur

2009-01-25T21:40:00.001-08:00

Mr.Jainani Bin Tameran Assistant Director of National Anti Drug Agency Malaysia (NADA) under Ministry of Home Govt. of Malaysia invited Mr.Suneel Vatsyayan to conduct an orientation workshop on use of ear acupuncture for treatment and rehabilitation of drug users. The event was organized on 14th Dec. 2008 at Persatuan PENGASIH Malaysia Drug treatment center. The peer counselors ,trained social workers, officials of NADA and other de-addiction and drug rehabilitation centers working in Kuala Lumpur attended the workshop. The feedback was encouraging and participant showed their interest to take it further through exchange programs and trainings.

STANDARDIZED EAR ACUPUNCTURE GAINING TRACTION IN US MILITARY

2009-01-24T23:12:00.000-08:00

... While NADA and the US Air Force could hardly be more different organizationally, they share a similar need for practical, quick methods of treating health problems in settings that are often inconvenient and highly variable. Both have found a five-point ear acupuncture protocol to be extremely useful.
According to an article published last month in The Baltimore Sun, the Air Force will begin teaching “battlefield acupuncture” early next year to physicians deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan. The article said this move is “the first high-level endorsement of acupuncture by the traditionally conservative military medical community”.......

To read more Please visit January 09 issue of Guidepoints http://www.dgroups.org/groups/IASW/index.cfm?op=dsp_resource_details&resource_id=52041&cat_id=7517

Feedback on DVD "Unimagined Bridges"

2009-01-24T22:35:00.000-08:00

Dear Suneelji,

It is useful, informative, convincing that it is applicable to post disaster of any kind. It can be combined with any of the systems of treatment. The only hitch I see in India is to get the authorization to practice it. In the film it seems that community workers were also trained to use it. And as a traditional and ancient method it was the local community elder wise person who practiced it, so what is the big song and dance about the simple understanding of ear anatomy and practice of pressure of needle being used by disaster response teams or first responders. Even local ANMs and local/traditional birth attendant who are being recognized as service providers can also be trained.

I liked the fact that it induces sleeps. This method seems to give a lot of relief as in the testimony of the Fire man.

Where do we try it? Who would oppose it? Do we lobby to make it into the training curriculum of the AMNs and TBA and the mental health nursing systems. Do we lobby with UNDP/UNICEF and others who are supporting the initiatives of the Disaster Prevention? Even the para military and police? Let us brain storm and chart out a plan of first movement.

Jyotsna Roy

Human Development Consultant & Chairperson,

Institute of Social Development and Disaster Management

Launching of Online PG Diploma Programme in Acupuncture

2009-01-24T22:33:00.000-08:00

...Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) launched a new academic programme in the field of Acupuncture in collaboration with the Institute of Acupuncture & Natural Medicines (IANM) New Delhi, announced Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai, VC, IGNOU. The PG Diploma in Acupuncture will commence from November, 2008, he added.
The course is intended to strengthen the Acupuncture in general. It shall help graduates of different system of medicine to learn a new modality of therapy and utilize it for patient benefit in treating acute and chronic diseases. The programme can be completed in a minimum period of 1 year and a maximum period of 3 years and is available to the Medical graduates (Allopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy)
For the first time a medical programme will be offered online with contact sessions for practical training. Internal assessment will be done through online tests / examination and term-end examination. Acupuncture is a traditional method of therapy which is very well recognized world over and well accepted by the people as it does not have any side effects. This method has been found to be useful in all types of diseases specially the chronic diseases. Moreover the cost of the treatment is less as compared to the other systems of medicine. Because of its broad based content the course will be of relevance to those aspiring to make a career in Acupuncture
The entire theoretical component will be online and for practical training, the doctor can opt for any of 8 centres in India nearer to him/her. These centres are located at New Delhi, Calcutta ( W. Bengal), Indore( M.P.), Chennai( Tamil Nadu), Hubli ( Karnataka), Kota ( Rajasthan), Rourkela (Orissa), Thiruvanathapuram ( Kerala).For any queries please visit www.ignou.ac.in or email at sbarora@ignou.ac

DVD Unimagined Bridges: Ear Acupuncture Treatment for Disaster Trauma utilize the NADA 5-point ear acu

2009-01-24T22:19:00.000-08:00

"Unimagined Bridges" is a DVD that connects tragedy and hope between people in all parts of the globe. Producer Laura Cooley is an acupuncturist from Texas who provided treatment and support for firemen and other rescue workers in New Orleans after hurricane Katrina. Large scale usage of ear acupuncture for trauma related crises began with efforts of Joan Dolan, a staff nurse treating alcoholics at St. Vincent's Hospital in lower Manhattan. On September 11, 2001 she began using the same 3-5 point ear acupuncture protocol for care-givers and survivors of the terrorist attack. The team of volunteers treated more than one thousand people in the next 10 days with very favorable results.

This ear acupuncture protocol is known as the NADA protocol after the U.S. organization, National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, which began at Lincoln Hospital (Bronx, NY) in 1974, There are now independent NADA organizations in 20 different countries.

NADA acupuncture is a balancing and relaxing experience. It helps person access inner resources, in the manner of meditation and yoga. The NADA provider can offer profound relief without knowing any of the specific issues facing the client. These treatments are given on a wellness basis. No diagnosis is required. The NADA protocol is easily taught to any responsible care giver in 1-2 weeks. The protocol can also be taught on an apprenticeship basis during the actual crisis. This procedure is far less risky than ear piercing. Infection control can be easily maintained. A treatment can be repeated daily for optimal effort. A supply of acupuncture needles can be stockpiled. Medical sterilization can be used in appropriate settings.

This DVD shows the history and rapid expansion of NADA acupuncture for integrated stress management programs. Acupuncture provides emergency relief, but many other counseling and support services are also indicated. It highlights Wendy Henry (U.S.) and Suneel Vatsyayan’s Nada team (India) providing large numbers of treatments and teaching for uniformed personnel in both countries over the past several years. The DVD also shows an extensive program for Burmese refugees. More than 20 have been trained in the NADA protocol. Recent newsletters describe similar successes in Kenya and the Philippines.
NADA ear acupuncture for disaster relief is a rapidly expanding worldwide phenomenon.

Dr. Michael O. Smith,
Psychiatrist & Acupuncturist

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Trainer and NADA, ADS Dr. Ajay Vats conducted a training session on Ear Acupuncture

2009-01-24T22:01:00.000-08:00

On 15th Jan, 2009, Leadership of Nada India and NADA, ADS Dr. Ajay Vats conducted a training session on Ear Acupuncture: A treatment readiness approach in addiction treatment & rehabilitation. The session was participatory and based on experiential learning. The one month training course was organized by Society for Promotion of Youth & Masses, RRTC-North, in partnership with National Institute of Social Defence, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India on "Drug Abuse Prevention" )from 18 Dec 2008 to 17 Jan 2009 at SPYM Centre, New Delhi.This training course is to enhance the capacity of service providers (Counselors/Social Workers, doctors and nurses of NGOs working in the areas of drug demand reduction and HIV/AIDS prevention in Utter Pradesh, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh

Ear acupuncture based alcohol treatment and rehabilitation services in Border Security Force (Punjab Frontier)

2008-12-23T20:43:00.001-08:00

Dealing with depressive disorders - Setting up of Peer counseling and ear acupuncture based alcohol treatment and rehabilitation services in Border Security Force (Punjab Frontier)
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders found in the general community and in th workplace. Depression is characterized by sadness, fatigue, a loss of interest in most activities, and lack of energy. Other features, such as insomnia or hypersomnia, loss or gain of appetite, a tendency to blame oneself, and difficulty concentrating are often present. In its most serious forms, it can lead to suicidal thoughts and eventually to suicide (World Health Organization, 2001). Depression can be difficult to diagnose and can manifest as physical symptoms, such as headache, back pain, stomach problems, or angina.
The workshops with BSF personnel were intended to relate to the depression created due to work stress and stigma by branding of alcohol users. The peer group counselors were trained in the workshop to deal comprehensively with the issue through ear Acupuncture – a technique to relax for depression syndrome.
Acupuncture is taught and practiced in many different ways throughout the world, including a number of protocol-based approaches. Developed in response to particular pressing needs, rather than relying on the complex system of differential diagnosis, these models use a simplified protocol approach. The most widespread and successful example, developed by the NADA International, employs Acupuncture Detox Specialists (ADS) http://www.acudetox.com/. In this program substance-abuse Physicians, Nurses, Naturopaths and counselors are trained in a simple ear acupuncture protocol, which they administer throughout the entire treatment continuum: acute withdrawal, the maintenance period, and the extended relapse-prevention phase. This protocol is shown to be effective in reducing the distressing physiologic and psychological symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal in addition to decreasing recidivism.
NADA Alcohol treatment protocol
The NADA treatment protocol can be summarized and defined as follows:
1) Clinicians use three, ear acupuncture points - including sympathetic, Shenmen, and lung.
2) Treatment is provided in a group setting for duration of 40-50 minutes.
(3)Ear Acupuncture treatment emphasis is on Alcoholic Anonymous and other 12- Step activities early in the treatment process.
It is very important to realize that ear acupuncture is only one component of substance (Alcohol) abuse treatment. The value of acupuncture lies partly in the relief of withdrawal symptoms, but the more critical goal is to prepare the client to participate effectively in all phases of before treatment (counseling center level), detoxification, and rehabilitation and after care.
This component aimed to demonstrate feasibility in training medical professionals and staff of BSF to perform basic acupuncture techniques to address the signs and symptoms of those suffering from tobacco, alcohol and drugs addiction as well as to provide relief from stress and general wellbeing.
The Nada India trained the medical staff/ physician in each Sector. The sessions and practical sessions were conducted by NADA registered trainers and Psychiatrist Dr.Roop Sidana. All the successful trainees were also awarded a certificate from National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA). They were also provided with literature and ear acupuncture needles for practice and use.

http://nadanewsupdate.blogspot.com/2008/08/report-on-alcohol-use-prevention-border.html

Ear acupuncture & Drug drop in centers

2008-12-23T19:48:00.000-08:00

Mr.Suneel Vatsyayan shared his experience as part of discussions on setting up of drop in center and how use of ear acupuncture can provide the drug users an opportunity to feel strength within them before they commit themselves to enter in to treatment & rehabilitation program.Mr.Vatsyayan shared Nada project activities of ARPAN (Association of Recovering Peer Action Network), an action network for trauma-related to drugs, & HIV/AIDS.

The 7th AFTC Conference was held in Siam City Hotel, Bangkok from 10th November till 12th November 2008 organised by The Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme (CPDAP), National Council on Social Welfare of Thailand (NCSWT), Asian Federation of Therapeutic Community (AFTC), Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and funded by Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL). 132 delegates from 15 countries around Asia participated in the conference with its theme ‘ Sharing What Works’

NADA News update

2008-12-23T19:41:00.000-08:00

Real Medicine Foundation Blog

We have 7 trainees: 4 are already "NADA specialists," proficient in theauricular acupuncture and with 6 months of experience giving thousands oftreatments. 2 are also from the Kenyan refugee community; nurses that were not able to ...<http://realmed.gsood.com/2008/12/07/16/>

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Feedback: Acupuncture left us really in a balanced state

2008-09-29T20:37:00.000-07:00

sir plz intimate us bout ur training schedule n timings...
we really enjoyed ur presence & acupuncture really left us in a balanced state....waitin 4 ur reply.
with warm regards
Dr Uttam

Spym,vasant kunj.

The ear holds the key to stress

2008-08-22T05:13:00.000-07:00

The Hindu Online edition of India's National NewspaperSaturday,

June 02, 2001

http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/06/02/stories/14022185.htm

Twisting your child's ears may not have daunted him into burning the midnight oil and securing good marks in the board examinations or, in fact, shunning that smoking or drinking habit, but pricking a few needles in his ears might just be the cure you are looking for.
Auricular or ear acupuncture is not something that has been practiced in India for long, but it surely is being projected as the next big stress buster after meditation. Unlike acupuncture, which involves use of needles in various parts of the body, auricular acupuncture uses just five or three points in the ear.
And if specialists are to be believed, the method can be used for helping students get over post-examination anxiety and stress. With the CBSE results just out, the Caring Foundation, an NGO, organised a special counselling programme for students outside the CBSE building at Preet Vihar on Thursday.
``Our volunteers approached students and invited anxiety ridden students to try the method. Most seemed to be satisfied with it,'' says the director of Caring Foundation, Suneel Vatsyayan.
A 45-minute session of ear acupuncture helps balance the energy levels of the body by inserting the needles at five main points of the ear. ``The needles are inserted at the sympathetic, shen man, kidney, liver and lung points. While a five point method is used for de-addiction and rehabilitation, the three point treatment helps in reducing stress, normalising sleep and treating headaches, body aches and reducing anger,'' reveals Suneel Vatsyayan.
The frequency of the treatment, however, depends on the nature and need of a person. Of course, the initial discomfort for needles is natural, but these needles are different from hypodermic needles. For one, these needles are much thinner and hollow, and don't hurt.
Apart from providing the service at its Defence Enclave centre, the Caring Foundation is also planning to train students and volunteers from social organisations and institutes like the Delhi School of Social Work to spread awareness about ear acupuncture.
``Auricular acupuncture is a trust building exercise which is used as part of a comprehensive treatment. It works better when done as a group activity and has an effect similar to that of meditation,'' says Vatsyayan, himself an acupuncture detoxication specialist who learnt the art from the Chairperson of the National Acupuncture Detoxication Association (NADA), Dr. Michael Smith.
Those scared of needles can start by using the ear press seats that the Caring Foundation offers. These band-aid like stickers have small mustard seeds in them and have to be stuck behind the ears. ``These seats, too, help in reducing stress and helping a person keep cool,'' says Vatsyayan.
By Lakshmi Balakrishnan

EAR ACUPUNCTURE, COUNSELING AND ADDICTION TREATMENT- AN INTRODUCTION

2008-08-22T04:44:00.000-07:00

EAR ACUPUNCTURE, COUNSELING AND ADDICTION TREATMENT- AN INTRODUCTION

MICHAEL O. SMITH, MD, Dac**SUNEEL VATSYAYAN MSW, ADS (NADA)***

http://ncdap.nisd.gov.in/articles2.php
More than 100 counselors, Social workers, Doctors, Yoga therapists and Peer Support Counselors from different parts of India have been trained to use ear acupuncture for addiction treatment and Rehabilitation as per NADA five-point treatment protocol. These people who are already working in different addiction treatment settings have completed seventy hour apprenticeship training as Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS). The model put forth by NADA allows an ADS to practice the limited, pre-defined five point needle protocol for the treatment of addictions. The ADSs do not do differential diagnosis or treatment; their role is somewhat analogous to a technician, although the word specialist more accurately captures the clinical reality of providing addiction treatment. As stated in the NADA brochure, "If ADS training and practice were restricted to acupuncturists and physicians, a very few treatments would be done and a great resource would be lost." These ADS are using ear acupuncture in therapeutic community (T.C.) based Drug treatment programs, Drug Counseling centers, Govt. run Beggars Homes and Workplace Alcohol and Drug prevention program and Govt. funded De-addiction and Counseling centers......

...............The paper was presented jointly by Dr.Michael O. Smith and Mr. Suneel Vatsyayan at 4th FINGODAP Conference funded by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, UNDCP and UNAID at Kolkotta, India, held from 3rd Jan-5th Jan 2003.

NADA Protocol

2008-08-22T03:31:00.000-07:00

The NADA Protocol http://www.acudetox.com/

In the mid-1970s, Michael Smith, a medical doctor at Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx area of New York, modified an existing system of auricular acupuncture into a simple technique for the treatment of many common drug addictions as an alternative to methadone. This selection of ear points proved to be extremely effective in the treatment of addictions, and became what is now referred to as the “NADA protocol.” ......

While the NADA protocol is an important component of any detoxification program, it is by no means the only component. A patient’s behavior and attitude, along with the perceptions of the clinician delivering care, are also integral to successful treatment. The NADA protocol is often used with other treatment modalities, such as counseling, support groups and self-help programs, to increase the overall effectiveness of care....Read more http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/abc/nadaprotocol.php

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