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Drugs, such as cocaine, amphetamines and cannabis
and hallucinogens, etc. are illegal substances used in
world. The drug use is the single best predictor for car
accidents, homicides, and suicide, and being killed by
someone else. Withdrawal symptoms from the drugs may
include depression, fatigue, vivid and disturbing
nightmares, hypersomnia, agitation, increased appetite,
and lack of energy, etc.
You have developed a pattern of drug abuse that is
less severe than dependence but still causes adverse
consequences, as manifested by one of the following:
(a) You use the drug when it is physically hazardous
to do so.
(b) Your drug use has gotten you into trouble with
the law.
(c) You are unable to function adequately at work,
school, or home because of the drug use.
(d) You keep using the drug despite its causing
serious problems with other people.
Many
clinical studies have reported that TCM𠏋 treatments
helped drug users relieve and prevent the withdrawal
symptoms and made it easier for them to give up the
drugs. The treatment of drug abuse depends on the
specific problems it is causing and the stage of
illness, the patient𠏋 motivation and environment.
This ailment,
according to TCM, has different syndromes. The treatment for
these syndromes using herbal medicine and acupuncture is shown
below.
Syndrome (a)
Heart and Spleen
deficiency
Severe anxiety, depression, frequent sorrow without any
obvious causes, heavy sweating, hand tremors,
hallucinations, palpitation (noticeable and irregular
heartbeat), hypersomnia, nightmares, fatigue, thin white
tongue coating, and weak pulse.
To treat byHerbal
medicine Therapeutic principle: Reinforce the Heart and
Spleen, nourish Blood and reinforce the Qi.
To treat by Acupuncture and
Moxibustion Therapeutic principle: Reinforce the Heart and
Spleen, nourish Blood and reinforce the Qi by using
points mainly from Ren Channel and the Bladder meridian
of Foot Taiyang.
Syndrome (b)
Stagnation of
Liver Qi
Emotional depression, severe anxiety, restlessness,
stomach ache, hand tremors, fullness in the chest and
pain and distention in the abdomen, nausea and vomiting,
thin greasy tongue coating, and wiry pulse.
To treat by Herbal
medicine Therapeutic principle: Soothe the Liver Qi and
regulate the Qi circulation.
To treat by Acupuncture and
Moxibustion Therapeutic principle: Soothe the Liver Qi
and regulate the Qi circulation by using points mainly
from Liver meridian Foot Jueyin and Ren Channel.
Prescription: Taichong (LR 3), Shanzhong (RN 17),
Zhongwan (RN 12), Ganshu (BL 18).
Syndrome (c)
Deficiency and
decline of Yang Qi
Severe depression, sweating, hypersomnia, full
drowsiness in the day, reluctant speech, trance,
lassitude, palpitation, shortness of breath, cold limes,
poor memory, pale tongue , and weak pulse.
To treat by Herbal
medicine Therapeutic principle: Reinforce and warm up the
Yang Qi.
To treat by Acupuncture and
Moxibustion Therapeutic principle: Reinforce and warm up
the Yang Qi by needling points mainly from Bladder
meridian of Foot Taiyang and Ren channel.
Generally speaking, Qigong is good for healing
effect of this specific ailment, however
individual results may vary. It improves the
flow of the qi and the circulation of the blood,
so you'll experience more energy, but, you won't
see/ feel any immediate effects, as with many
exercises and therapies, it takes a few weeks or
even months of practice before you'll see any
significant improvements.
For the information of different types of Qigong
,just click a link above.
This information is for education purpose only.
We strongly advise you seek a licensed Qigong
master to learn the correct ways to conduct
these exercises before attempting them.
(b) Medicated diet
1) Lotus seed (lianzirou) 20g, Coix seed
(yiyiren) 15g, make soup to eat once a day.
2) Ginseng (renshen) 10g, Chicken 500g, make
soup to eat, once every other day.
3) Jujube (dazao) 10g, Baked licorice
(zhigancao) 6g, Light wheat (fuxiaomai) 50g,
make soup to eat, once every other day.
(c) Life style
1) Avoid your triggers.
2) Manage the stress.
3) Seek the family support and professional
helps.
4) Prevent relapse. Return to Top
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