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.