A statement that licensed acupuncturists provide services similar to those of other licensed medical professionals. Consider including other material such as the information at the right or pertinent research from Acupuncture Efficacy. Send a copy to the marketing director of the company. In many states the insurance commissioner is an elected official who must stay in touch with public demands. Legislation has been introduced in an additional eight states.
Acupuncture is a three-year masters level program.
Oriental medicine is a four-year masters level program. Over forty colleges are accredited or in candidacy status. Acupuncture is used in more than 20 states in over 800 drug dependency programs. Patients who go through these programs have lower rearrest rates on drug-related charges than those not treated with acupuncture. In Miami-Dade County drug offenders have a choice of acupuncture or jail.