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NADA Protocol is part of Prerna De-addiction center Rajasthan


  • Acupuncture clinic- In January 2006, to make drug de addiction treatment more effective, acupuncture clinic was established here with the help &; NADA India foundation. Ear acupuncture is done for treatment of drug addicts, it involves gentle placement of three small sterilized disposable needles on specific sites on each ear. The recipients sit quietly in a group setting for 45 minutes, relaxing or meditating.
  • It simply decreases craving for alcohol, or drugs & withdrawl  symptoms
  • It reduces anxiety, agitation, insomnia.
  • Clients prone to anger or violence discover opportunities for inner peace.
Nada India started a training module to train members working in the field of drug deaddiction. Our centre has been established as an acupuncture training centre supported by NADA India. In this training programme .The acudetox technique in taught through a 70 hours training and internship programme. Such trainees gain certificate as Acu detox specialist (ADS). The ADS,s do not do differential diagnosis or full treatment as acupuncture is only one component of substance abuse treatment. The value of acupuncture lies party in the relief of withdrawal symptoms, but crucial goal is to prepare  the clients to participate effectively in other therapies, Ear acupuncture has been found to improve patients treatment readiness and  overall treatment retention.ROOP CHAND SIDANA Center has been using NADA ear acupuncture for addiction treatment and well-being

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