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Acupuncture and Addictions

930 Logan Street #101 & 102
Denver, Co 80203
720.284.1374

Licensed Acupuncturist and Practitioner of Chinese Medicine

John S. Aguilar Jr., L.Ac.

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Addictions are uniquely challenging issues to work with. They incorporate significant physical, chemical components, as well as cognitive and emotional. They are, quite frankly, very difficult to effect a true 'cure' with, and they require significantly more energy on the part of the patient to bring about lasting results.

There are a tremendous number of treatments and therapies available for addictions. Chinese medicine, to include the modalities of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, sets itself apart from most other treatment options by its thoroughly holistic and comprehensive approach to medical care. Chinese medicine is uniquely able to address all aspects of the addiction, physical as well as cognitive/emotional, and its emphasis on direct, personal interaction with the patient often translates to stronger support through the healing process.

The diagnostics of Chinese medicine incorporate evaluation of the physical state, as well as thoughts and emotions. These seemingly disparate aspects of the patient are understood as varying manifestations of the same underlying reality. Clinically, pervasive thoughts or feelings are equally as relevant and are, in fact, interchangeable with the physical 'symptoms' of an illness. When the two are combined in a medical inquiry the resulting picture is rich and complex, reflecting the wholly unique sate of the patient much better than a purely physical or purely psychological approach to medicine. When it comes to treating addictions, this constitutes a major therapeutic advantage.

Additionally, Chinese medicine is comprehensive in its treatment approach. There are physical treatments, such as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and qi gong (aka 'chi kung', therapeutic exercises), alongside lifestyle and cognitive approaches, such as diet therapy, meditation, and Chinese medical counseling (see Modalities for further discussion). Each of these therapies is grounded in the same Chinese medical understanding of the issue and has the same focus and goal, but addresses it from a slightly different angle. Each, therefore, reinforces the other and greatly increases the chances of end therapeutic effect.

Addictions can be very challenging to deal with, but with the power and skill of Chinese medicine behind you, success and freedom can be attained.

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John Aguilar, Jr. 2008