Clinical research has yet to confirm whether or not acupuncture is useful in the management of withdrawal from addictive substances. Acupuncture treatment for smoking cessation can be performed at the London Teaching Clinic. Management of withdrawal from other addictive substances is not undertaken at the clinic. A trial of acupuncture treatment for weight loss can be performed at the London Teaching Clinic. A short course of treatment is aimed at appetite suppression.
Lifestyle modification is necessary to maintain any weight loss achieved.
There is no reason to believe that acupuncture can affect the progression of multiple sclerosis.