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The National Opioid Debate: Policy Changes and Acupuncture's Role

4/24/2019

 
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Nicole Fillion-Robin, L.Ac, MAcOM, Dipl. OM​

​Originally published on AOMA School of Integrative Medicine's blog. 

The average person in Austin knows a friend, a neighbor, a family member, or acquaintance who has tried acupuncture. Many of these first-time clients come in for pain-related conditions, as acupuncture is known to be very effective at treating pain. It is a relatively non-invasive and affordable option when compared to surgery, and patients don’t run the risk chemical dependency as they do with opioids.
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Here are a couple of exciting policy changes and research regarding the treatment and medication of pain in the US:

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    • Facial Acupuncture
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