In a study published in the current issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, Yale researchers have found that acupuncture is an effective treatment for those addicted to cocaine. "The results are indisputable. We've been doing it here for years and it works. The results are fantastic. Some of our most difficult cases have turned their lives around because of it," said Daniel Iead, clinical coordinator for the Grant Street Partnership, a New Haven addiction services agency.

Because traditional treatment centers often have high relapse and dropout rates for cocaine users, the study's findings are encouraging. Acupuncture is now being used in substance abuse programs in hospitals, jails, homeless and battered woman's shelters, neighborhood community centers, and medical clinics across the nation. It is an effective complement to traditional methods of treatment because it has fewer side effects and is relatively low-cost. In addition to cocaine, acupuncture has also been used during the past 20 years to treat addictions to opiates, tobacco and alcohol.

WHO/WHAT:
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine will be sponsoring a free clinic day devoted to the education and treatment of those who suffer from asthma. Featured lectures will include: the treatment of asthma with acupuncture and Chinese herbs, asthma self-care and Western Medicine, nutrition and asthma, and the use of Qi Gong (gentle Chinese exercise) in the treatment of asthma.

WHEN:
Sunday, March 19, 2000
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WHO/WHAT:
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine will be attending Scripps Hospital's Community Health Fair. An admissions counselor will be available to provide information on the school and field of Oriental medicine. Student interns will also be prepared to give free tongue and pulse diagnosis and mini acupressure and massage treatments. Complimentary coupons good for one acupuncture treatment in Pacific College's clinic will also be available (first time clients only).

WHEN:
Saturday, July 24, 1999
11:00 am-4:00pm