{"product_id":"auricular-acupuncture-and-addiction-mechanisms-methodology-and-practice-9781911589297","title":"Auricular Acupuncture and Addiction: Mechanisms, Methodology and Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuricular Acupuncture \u0026amp; Addiction provides a comprehensive guide to the use of ear acupuncture for the treatment of substance abuse. Rather than focus on the procedural details, it concentrates on the neurological basis of addictive behaviour and its treatment. The treatment itself is straightforward to administer, what is more important is a deep understanding of the addicted patient. It provides a thorough grounding in the theory of Chinese medicine and integrates Chinese medical theory with modern biomedical concepts.\u003cbr\u003e Interest in the use of ear acupuncture in the treatment of addiction has grown swiftly. This book is an important step towards taking acupuncture out of 'alternative' medicine and integrating it within a modern health service.\u003cbr\u003e Key Features: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eScientific explanation of the theories of Qi energy and Yin-Yang\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed presentation of the neurological basis of addictive behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhysiological effects of misused drugs discussed in detail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrates Chinese medical theory with modern biological concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how this clinical intervention can be used in any treatment programme within a variety of settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviews the latest research into the subject\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a comprehensive guide to the SMART UK teaching protocol and emphasises the scientific nature of this model\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by two leading experts in auricular acupuncture and substance misuse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuricular Acupuncture \u0026amp; Addiction will be important for all students and practitioners working in the addiction field. It will be of particular value to those with an interest in the use of acupuncture as an adjunctive tool in the treatment of addiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWager, Kim:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Kim Wager has over 25 years of experience in the fields of addiction and Chinese medicine, working both in private practice and in the NHS. He is a qualified acupuncturist and Chinese medical herbalist. He holds a PhD in molecular neuroscience and genetics from the Royal Veterinary College and UCL School of Pharmacy, and an MSc in neuroscience from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCox, Sue:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Sue Cox has over forty years working in the field of addiction, as a qualified Counsellor and Acupuncturist, both in private practice and in the NHS.She has also studied Diet, Nutrition, and natural sciences. Her absolute passion remains the treatment of addiction and mental health.She is in her forty second year of her own recovery from addiction.","brand":"Choir Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50445674316050,"sku":"9781911589297","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8c094828-114b-453e-9c81-5684d4ed8847.jpg?v=1729703382","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/auricular-acupuncture-and-addiction-mechanisms-methodology-and-practice-9781911589297","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}