Impact of Acupuncture on the Brain Function of Heroin Addicts
Item
Title
Impact of Acupuncture on the Brain Function of Heroin Addicts
Author(s)
Journal Publication
Date
2005
volume
14(2)
pages
85-90
Research Type
RCT
Keywords
Abstract
Objective: To research the effect of acupuncture on the brain function of heroin addicts. Method: The patients were grouped according to four therapies: acupuncture, acupuncture with opium, opium with buprenorphine, and opium with Han's instrument for drug rehabilitation. The pre-therapy and post-therapy brain function statistics of each group were compared. Results: Acupuncture improved brain function. The results suggest that acupuncture treatment can help patients prepare to reintegrate into society.
has health condition studied
Substance-Related Disorders
plan
>1/WK
has study population number
120
has duration
1.5 Weeks