http://neurology.medscape.com/reuters/prof/2000/08/08.14/20000814clin020.html Acupuncture May Aid in The Treatment of Cocaine Dependence -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WESTPORT, Aug 14 (Reuters Health) - Acupuncture treatments for chronic cocaine addiction appear to be effective, according to researchers from Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Arthur Margolin and colleagues randomly assigned 82 cocaine-dependent patients who were on methadone maintenance therapy to receive auricular acupuncture, a needle insertion control procedure or no-needle relaxation therapy. Patients received 5 weekly treatments over the 8 weeks of the trial, including group and individual counseling. The researchers tested the subject's urine for the presence of cocaine three times a week. "We found that these patients had better outcomes when they received auricular acupuncture compared to the two control groups," Dr. Margolin told Reuters Health. In the August 14/28th issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, he and his group report that "intent-to treat analysis of the urine data showed that patients assigned to acupuncture were significantly more likely to provide cocaine-negative urine samples relative to both the relaxation control...and the needle insertion control." The odds ratios were 3.41 and 2.40, respectively. In addition, the researchers found that those receiving acupuncture who completed the program "provided significantly more consecutive cocaine-negative urine samples while in treatment than either control condition. Those receiving acupuncture "were more likely to be cocaine abstinent during the final week of the trial," with an abstinence rate of 58.8%, compared with 23.5% for the needle control group and 9.1% for the relaxation control group. "Of course we don't really know the biological mechanism [of acupuncture]. So we see this as a stage in a series of studies," Dr. Margolin said. He explained that he and his group used the protocol of the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, which is widely used in the US and Europe for the treatment of cocaine addiction. "The results from these programs seem to be very promising. The thinking is that acupuncture is really most effective when it is offered as part of a comprehensive treatment program," he added. Arch Intern Med 2000;160:2305-2312. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright © 2000 Reuters Ltd. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters. Reuters shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon. Robert F. Tatman Information Technology Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jenkintown, PA, USA *Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.* <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
