title: Ear-acupuncture relaxation therapy in alcoholics. Report on a follow-up survey.
abstract: Ninety-five out of 190 alcoholics treated in 1977 by ear-acupuncture relaxation therapy were selected for a follow-up survey. Sixty-two replied to our letters and were interviewed (by C.F.). Sixteen (25.8%) said that they had maintained total sobriety for over 12 months, while 54 (87%) said that their life-style, drinking pattern and physical and mental health had improved. thus, a significant percentage had been helped to improved health and to a changed way of life.
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000294:innervation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009147:Music Therapy; D011788:Quality of Life; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D012647:Self-Assessment; D013997:Time Factors