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





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.
 
 Workshop:  A two-day workshop on Use of ear acupuncture in de-addiction treatment as per NADA Protocol was organised jointly by Nada India Foundation and Nirvan Organisation at Nirvan De-Addiction Centre,Ismailganj here on Friday.Dr Michael Smith,psychiatrist and director of Lincoln Recovery Centre,New York,has developed this NADA three-point addiction treatment protocol.Suneel Vatsyayan,chairman and Dr Ajay Vats,NADA trainer and accupuncture detoxification specialist (ADS),were the resource persons.Physicians,nurses,counsellors working in different deaddiction centres in the city participated in this programme.

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