J Addict Dis. 1996 ; 15(3): 79-100.

Acupuncture and addiction treatment.

Moner SE.

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

Acupuncture has been advocated as a safe effective treatment for addictive diseases. This review highlights clinical trials using acupuncture in drug treatment. Clinical trials selected were those conducted for efficacy of acupuncture treatment with opiate, alcohol, cocaine and nicotine dependence.