Addiction

Addiction afflicts many people. It isn’t necessarily hard to become addicted to a substance. Balance Point Acupuncture incorporates a valuable multi-fold approach to dealing with the negative consequences of addiction. When the state of dependency takes a hold of you – physically, mentally and emotionally, you become controlled. Herbal formulas to calm agitation and irritability will be prescribed as well as antioxidants to scavenge free radicals and vitamin/mineral therapy to restore depleted nutrients. For nicotine addiction, adding freshly juiced fruit and vegetable juices to your diet in the first couple of days will help detox the nicotinic acid from your system and help you get a good start to quitting. While ear acupuncture is recognized as the standard protocol for addiction, body points will increase the effectiveness of the treatment and be able to address the side effects of withdrawal. Frequent visits increase the success rate and prices are adjusted accordingly. Generally, three treatments in the first week help people with the initial stages of breaking the addiction, while two treatments a week for the next two weeks treat withdrawal symptoms. At this point, you will have broken your addiction, and follow-up treatments will support your continued efforts to remain smoke-free. Advice and tips for success are given, as well as dietary choices that will help you succeed. We will create a plan that works for you.