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Clinical Study on Electroacupuncture for Post-withdrawal Anxiety-depression Mood in Heroin Addicts / 针灸推拿医学(英文版)
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science ; (6): 203-206, 2009.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-471268
ABSTRACT

Objective:

To investigate the intervention effect of electroacupuncture on post-withdrawal anxiety and depression of those with heroin dependence.

Method:

One hundred and twenty heroin dependence cases were randomly allocated into 4 groups, including acupuncture group 1 using Jiaji (Ex-B 2) points and Shenshu (BL 23), acupuncture group 2 using points in the four limbs, simulation and control groups. Then the SAS and SDS changes were observed before the treatment and 4th, 8th and 10th week after.

Result:

At the 4th, 8th and 10th week, the SAS and SDS scores in acupuncture group 1 and 2 showed significant differences with the control group (P<0.01, P<0.05). There were significant differences between SAS changes in acupuncture group 1 and 2 but there was no significant difference in SDS changes.

Conclusion:

Electroacupuncture can improve the post-withdrawal anxiety and depression in heroin addicts.Jiaji (Ex-B 2) points showed significantly better effects in improving anxiety than points in four limbs but no significant difference in improving depression.

Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Year: 2009 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Year: 2009 Type: Article