title: Provision of auricular acupuncture and acupressure in a university setting.
abstract: Auricular acupuncture using the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) protocol stimulates 5 points in each ear--the Shen Men, sympathetic nervous system, liver, kidney, and lung. This protocol is also known as Acu Detox, and has been used for recovery in community-based settings and drug use treatment programs. It has also been proven to be effective in alleviating stress and enhancing a general sense of well-being. This article describes the auricular acupuncture and acupressure program developed for a university setting and its use as a tool to enhance harm reduction and mental health services.
authors.affiliation: a Student Health Services, The New School , New York , New York.
authors.forename: Tamara
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Oyola-Santiago
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Knopf
authors.forename: Tracy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Robin
authors.forename: Kristen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Harvey
mesh_terms: D019050:Acupressure; D020831:Acupuncture, Ear; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional; D016730:Program Development; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000628:therapy; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D014495:Universities