What is the NADA Protocol? (from the NADA Website)

At five designated earpoints in each auricle (outer ear), NADA-trained clinicians apply fine gauge, sterilized, one-time use stainless steel needles just under the skin, where they remain for up to an hour while the patient (in most circumstances) relaxes quietly in a comfortable chair. Ordinarily, groups of patients sit together while undergoing the treatment.

The procedure functions as an adjunct to a comprehensive addiction treatment program offering the basic therapeutic elements of counseling, education, family involvement, mutual support group involvement, supportive health care of a general nature.

Patients in all types of treatment settings including inpatient, outpatient, incarcerated, shelters, harm reduction and street outreach can utilize this treatment.

Among the benefits reported by patients and clinicians are improved program retention, a more optimistic and cooperative attitude toward the process of recovery, as well as reductions in cravings, anxiety, sleep disturbance and need for pharmaceuticals."

Ear Points:

1. Lung 2 - addiction related lung issues

2. Shen Men - stress, anxiety, excessive sensitivity

3. Autonomic Point - balance symphathetic and parasymphathetic nervous systems, blood circulation

4. Liver - hepatitis, cirrhosis

5. C. Kidney - kidney disorders, urination issues