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Acupuncture in methadone withdrawal

P L Man, M Y Chuang

    The International Journal of the Addictions
    |August 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    This study examined acupuncture for methadone withdrawal. Results showed most patients continued illicit drug use, questioning acupuncture

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    Area of Science:

    • Integrative Medicine
    • Addiction Psychiatry
    • Clinical Research

    Background:

    • Methadone maintenance therapy is a cornerstone for opioid use disorder.
    • Managing withdrawal symptoms effectively is crucial for treatment success.
    • Alternative therapies like acupuncture are explored to support patients during withdrawal.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in reducing illicit drug use among patients undergoing methadone withdrawal.
    • To assess the impact of acupuncture on the overall success of methadone withdrawal treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • A prospective, blind, controlled study involving 35 patients undergoing methadone withdrawal.
    • Acupuncture intervention was administered over a 6-month period.

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  • Urine drug screens were utilized to monitor illicit substance use.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant majority of patients (82.9%) continued to use illicit drugs during the study period.
    • The high rate of illicit drug use raises concerns about the effectiveness of acupuncture in this context.
    • The study provides empirical data on patient adherence and outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings cast doubt on the validity of using acupuncture as a sole or primary intervention for methadone withdrawal.
    • Further research is needed to explore factors influencing illicit drug use in this population.
    • Alternative or adjunctive strategies may be required to improve outcomes in methadone withdrawal.