NADA Protocol: The Grassroots Treatment Presented by: National Acupuncture Detoxification Association In Response to: Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week “During Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week, we pause to remember all those we have lost to opioid use disorder, we stand with the courageous individuals in recovery, and we recognize the importance of raising awareness of this epidemic.” –Proclamation by President Obama, September 16, 2016 The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA), a not-for-profit training and advocacy organization, encourages community wellness through the use of a standardized auricular acupuncture protocol for behavioral health, including addictions, mental health, and disaster & emotional trauma. The NADA protocol is a non-verbal approach to healing that involves the gentle placement of up to five small, sterilized disposable needles into specific sites on each ear. Recipients sit quietly in a group setting for 30-45 minutes allowing the treatment to take effect. The NADA Protocol is an adjunct therapy. For more information, please visit www.acudetox.com
