Minerva Med. 1979 May; 70(24): 1735-44.

[Experience with detoxification and weaning of heroin addicts by means of acupuncture, gabergic drugs and psychopharmacologic agents in low doses]

Cocchi R, Lorini G, Fusari A, Carrossino R.

Presents extensive reports of detoxification and habit loosing trials in 9 male heroine addicts, 19-26 yr. The therapeutic programs were centered on gabergic drugs, low doses tricyclic antidepressants and benzodiazepines, and acupuncture (main points: 8 GB; nasal GB; 1 GB; 3 L; 4 LI; 36 S; 7 H; auricular Shen men) and were continued weekly at the Mental Health Outpatients Service, after discharge from the hospital. Results: 2 Ss, personally checked, abstinent 6 months after their discharge; 4 Ss heard as abstinent and 3 Ss relapsed. Technique, course and times of the therapeutic program seem to be one of the key factors for success.