Addressing Addiction offers microsystem acupuncture from its practice locations in Leamington Spa and Stow on the Wold.
Once a person reduces and finally desists their ‘drug of choice’ (narcotic, alcoholic or emotional) natural endorphins deplete. This sometimes leads to severe cravings and withdrawal symptoms, including irritability, restlessness, anxiety, insomnia, hypertension, excessive perspiration etc.
Microsystem acupuncture helps to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms by releasing higher levels of suppressed natural endorphins. Endorphins are protein molecules and are the body’s own ‘natural opiates’. Endorphins are 100 times more powerful than morphine but without the chemical and addictive effects! Endorphins are found in parts of the Central Nervous System and bond with receptor sites which are compromised, depleted, or inhibited when using licit or illicit substances which produces a chemical high or relief.
When overused, the ‘euphoric high’ of persistent gambling, sex, narcotics etc. the addict needs to take more of the substance or increase the level of addictive behaviour to achieve the required effect. This contributes to the perpetuation and escalation of addiction. Endorphins have an analgesic effect and can help reduce physical and emotional pain.
Microsystem acupuncture aids the body’s natural healing process and helps organs such as the liver and kidneys to function more efficiently.
Microsystem acupuncture treatment only works in a therapeutic way. It cannot harm healthy parts of the body, therefore it will not imbalance any organ or physical system that is already balanced. The aim of acupuncture is to regulate homeostasis, also known as Yin and Yang.
Most clients feel relaxed and calmer after approximately five minutes into treatment, it supports the client to feel less irritable and be able to think with clarity. It helps to reduce withdrawal symptoms such as cravings, sweating, cramps, headaches, nausea, general aches and pains and aids natural sleep patterns. This invariably has a positive effect on the client by making more rational decisions and choices outside of the therapeutic environment.