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Physicians, Mental health professionals , Rehabilitation Experts got acudetox training from Dr.Michael O.Smith in Delhi

Acudetox workshop workshop at Adhyatam Sadhana Kendra Chattarpur New Delhi on 10th February 2012 

Learning the NADA Ear points from the Dr.Michael O.Smith  (From right to left )
Dr.Ajay Nihalani of Pushpanjali Hospital  ,Dr.Sanjeev Kalara VIMANS and  Dr. Usha Sapara of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital 
Nada India & Indian Association of Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (IAADS) organised the Training workshop on use of ear acupuncture as per NADA Protocol for addiction treatment and general well being for physicians and psychiatrist, Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist and Yoga teachers, nursing staff held at Adhyatam Sadhana Kendra Chattarpur Road near Chattarpur Metro station, Delhi on Friday 10th Feb .2012(11am-4.30pm). The workshop was conducted by Dr. Michael O. Smith, Psychiatrist & Acupuncturist, founder and  chairperson NADA International from New York and facilitated by Suneel Vatsyayan.



 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.   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 Gujarat Prisons, Tihar Jail in India through Nada India.

The workshop sessions were chaired by Dr.Ajay Vats Chairman, IAADS.The workshop  aimed 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 trainees with skills to use ear acupuncture (NADA Protocol three points) under general supervision of Dr. Michael O. Smith. This also enabled trainees in building greater confidence in producing effective approach in dealing with people who avoid treatment as post traumatic disorder or addiction treatment.    

These photographs were clicked by Rajeev Ranjan of National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi. We thank him for his professional contribution. 


Dr.Usha Sapra in discussion with Dr.Ajay and Dr.Sanjeev Kalra of VIMANS 

Haiko Bruns, a keen observer and quick learner from  Namibia 

Dr.Uttam Singh NADA ,ADS giving treatment to Dr.Imraz Khan

Dr.Ved Prakash got the three point acudetox treatment 

Dr.Ajay Vats NADA,ADS, Chairman IAADS listening to
 Suneel Vatsyayan  Chairman ,Nada India 
 

Dr.Amzad Ali getting acudetox treatment from Dr.Michael O.Smith 

Dr.Ajay Nihalini Psychiatrist giving acudetox treatment 
to Dr.Sanjeev Kalra Psychiatrist from VIMANS  

Dr.Ved Prakash, NADA ADS  of In-charge  De-Addiction Center 
getting a tip from the Master  

Learning by doing is a common feature of Acudetox workshop 

Dr.Usha of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital receiving  the NADA ADS certificate
from Dr.Smith  the founder  of NADA 

Dr.Amzad Ali  Nada India convener Madhya Pradesh 
receiving ADS certificate from  Dr.Michael  O.Smith  

Dr.Sanjeev Kalra of VIMHANS Delhi
receiving ADS certificate from  Dr.Michael  O.Smith  

Dr.Amroz Khan from Utter Pradesh receiving
ADS certificate from  Dr.Michael  O.Smith  

Mr.Raghavan In-charge New Life De-Addiction Center
(Acudetox based program) receiving certificate from Dr.Smith 














Learning the NADA Ear points locations from Ear chart 

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