Montgomery County Offers Free Acupuncture to Drug Addicts
posted 10:05 am Fri February 08, 2008 - ROCKVILLE, Md.
The treatment involves inserting fine needles in specified areas around the ear to relieve anxiety and pain. It's intended for use with treatments such as medication and therapy. County Council member Duchy Trachtenberg sponsored the $20,000 measure. The money was used to hire a licensed acupuncturist to train about 30 health providers to perform the procedure in jails and outpatient treatment centers.
More than a dozen people opted for the treatment this week.--
Information from: The Washington Examiner, http://www.examiner.com
Latest Comment on Montgomery County Offers Free Acupuncture to Drug Addicts
fxdwng
11:17 am on 02/12/08
Junkies and needles are like peanut butter and jelly. "Acupuncture", so that's what they're calling it now.
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