Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery

E17 - Acupuncture and Substance Use Recovery

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Location: Gaylord National, Chesapeake 7-9

Moderator(s)

Jeanne Supin, MA

President and CEO
Watauga Consulting, Inc.
Boone, North Carolina

Workshop Presenter(s)

Eileen M. Newton, DNP, APRN-BC, COHN-S, ADS

Medical Director
Evergreen Recovery Centers
Lynnwood, Washington

Slides Handouts
Juan Cortez, Registered NADA Trainer

Holistic Services Manager
NYHRE/WHCP
Bronx, New York
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Kokayi Patterson

Founding Member
Acupuncture Detox Specialists - ADS Collective
Washington, District of Columbia

Learn how auricular acupuncture, or Acudetox, can be used as an adjunct to treat addiction and trauma and experience this National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) sensation first-hand.

Learning Objectives:

Demonstrate understanding of the addiction pandemic in the United States by stating key drugs associated with the problem.
Explore alternative approaches to western medicine to help with the detoxification process.
Explore evidence to support that the NADA approach is a valuable tool for treating symptoms such as PTSD, anxiety, ADHD, insomnia and others associated with mental health treatment.
Identify ways to make use of the NADA process in your work environment.