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Acupuncture treatment can be very helpful for people trying to stop smoking however it is not a magical fix as it is just like treating any other addiction. In Chinese Medicine it is important again to treat the individual, as each person is unique. There is a need to identify their internal imbalances which are driving the person to continue smoking and to determine how the habit has affected their system. The main objectives are to support the patient through the transition from smoker to non-smoker as well as to invoke physical changes:
This combination will minimise the withdrawal from nicotine, which is a highly addictive substance and should never be underestimated, and will also help to deal with the other complex psychological and behavioural elements of addiction.