Acupuncture in Methadone Withdrawal

Overview

Journal Int J Addict

Specialty Psychiatry

Date 1980 Aug 1

PMID 7007260

Citations 1

Authors

P L Man

M Y Chuang

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Abstract

Acupuncture was applied to 35 patients in a blind control manner in methadone withdrawal over a period of 6 months. It was found by analyzing their urine that 82.9% of these patients used illicit drugs during the research period. Results of the study seriously question the validity of the use of acupuncture in methadone withdrawal. The factors influencing the use of illicit drugs are discussed.

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PMID: 2148263 PMC: 1371348.