ArticleEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2021
Positive Effects of Laser Acupuncture in Methamphetamine Users Undergoing Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Pilot Study.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 8 citations in OpenAlex.
- Objective and subjective measurement of sleep in people who use substances: Emerging evidence and recommendations from a systematic review.Journal of sleep research · 2025Pooled it
- Increase of α-Synuclein in the Peripheral Blood of Subjects with Methamphetamine Use Disorder.Psychiatry investigation · 2025Article
- Crystal methamphetamine and its effects on mental and oral health: A narrative review.The Saudi dental journal · 2024Review
- Acupuncture modulates the functional connectivity among the subcortical nucleus and fronto-parietal network in adolescents with internet addiction.Brain and behavior · 2023Article
- An Initial Study on Automated Acupoint Positioning for Laser Acupuncture.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundMethamphetamine (MA) addiction has become a crucial public health concern because of its adverse consequences to individuals and the society.
objectiveTo investigate the clinical efficacy of laser acupuncture combined with group cognitive behavioral therapy for MA addiction treatment. MATERIALS AND
methodsMA users who participated in group cognitive behavioral therapy and met the inclusion criteria were referred from psychiatrists to participate. The participants received laser acupuncture treatment once a week for 2 months (total eight treatments) on selected acupoints (PC6, HT7, LI4, ST36, SP6, and LR3). Laboratory assessment included urinalysis for MA and liver function tests aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, and
resultFifteen participants were enrolled, of whom seven completed the trial. Urinalysis for MA revealed a decrease in drug use from 57.1% to 28.6%. Compared with those before treatment, PSQI scores were significantly lower at 1 and 2 months after treatment (-3.73 and -4.10, respectively; both
conclusionLaser acupuncture combined with group cognitive behavioral therapy may improve sleep quality, alleviate depression, and reduce MA use. Additional large-scale studies confirming the effectiveness of this modality are warranted.
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