Complementary And Alternative Therapies Consult a competent specialist in each treatment modality for individual assessment or additional information. Acupuncture is a core therapy of Chinese medicine and one of the oldest known techniques of healing. The acupuncturist stimulates particular acupoints on the ear correlating to addiction by inserting fine needles under the skin. Biofeedback trains a patient to consciously regulate biological processes which are usually involuntary or unconscious. Biofeedback is seen as beneficial in reducing relapse by controlling the craving for alcohol.
Chiropractic science focuses on the relationship between the spinal column and the nervous system.
Practitioners use their hands to manipulate and re-align the spine, as well as bones, muscles and joints, in order to restore the normal function of the neruromusculoskeletal system. Chiropractic manipulations are a beneficial adjunct to primary treatments for alcoholism. Guided Imagery uses the mind 's ability to imagine enabling the body to adapt better to the stress of withdrawal from alcohol. It is a meditative technique which involves focusing on a particular sensory image to create a positive physiological change. Herbal Medicine offers natural remedies as an alternative to prescription sedatives and tranquilizers sometimes used to reduce the restlessness and anxiety of withdrawal.