Ear-acupuncture relaxation therapy in alcoholics. Report on a follow-up survey
Gaa'l, C.L.; Freebairn, C.
Medical Journal of Australia 2(4): 179-180
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0025-729X PMID: 390334 Document Number: 150494
Ninety-five out of 190 alcoholics treated in 1977 by ear-acupuncture relaxation therapy were selected for a follow-up survey. Sixty-two replied to our letters and were interviewed (by C.F.). Sixteen (25.8%) said that they had maintained total sobriety for over 12 months, while 54 (87%) said that their life-style, drinking pattern and physical and mental health had improved. thus, a significant percentage had been helped to improved health and to a changed way of life.