First, and most important, is that a patient must want to quit.

A patient’s commitment is absolutely essential. Acupuncture reduces cravings. This treatment has had such success that the military now pays for the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association protocol (read more about NADA for its personnel afflicted with PTSD (Post trauma Stress Disorder) returning from battle with many addictions such as cigarettes, drugs and alcohol.

Also known commonly referred to as: acu detox, acupuncture detoxification, five point ear acupuncture protocol, five point protocol, 5NP, it calms the nervous system and strengthens a person’s will power.