National Acupuncture Detoxification Association

The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association is a nonprofit association that conducts training and provides public education about the use of acupuncture as an adjunctive treatment for addictions and mental disorders.

Understanding the principles of both Chinese medicine and chemical dependency can lead to significant benefit in recovery from all forms of drug addiction as well as alcoholism and a variety of mental disorders.

The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association has specific protocols for this type of treatment, which have been carefully developed and extensively tested. Experienced clinicians provide training in a variety of locations nationwide and in coordination with an annual conference.

More than 1500 clinical sites in the US, Europe, Australia and the Caribbean currently use these protocols.

While adapted to Western attitudes and conditions, the NADA method derives directly from the Chinese medicine theory of detoxification. Our best hope for success is unified application of these protocols, which NADA promotes through:

1. Public education about acupuncture as a recovery tool
2. Training of professionals in use of the protocol
3. Consultation with local organizations in setting up treatment sites
4. Distribution of reference materials about acupuncture as an adjunctive treatment technique

Training
For qualified persons, access to continuous training sessions for Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS) is available in two locations: at Lincoln Recovery Center in The Bronx, NY, and Homeward Bound, Inc, Dallas, Texas. To determine your eligibility and timing, call Ms. Rosa Reyes at (718) 993 3100, Ext. 131, and in Dallas, Texas, call Dr. Susana E. Mendez at (214) 941-3500 Ext 283. Training requires 70 hours. There is no charge for the training in The Bronx, but you have to maintain yourself in terms of room and board while in the city. In Dallas, call Dr. Susana E. Mendez at (214) 941-3500 Ext 283, for details about training fees and accommodations.

Periodic training sessions are also scheduled at other locations in the USA and Canada.

Free Acupuncture Seminars

Free Community Seminars sponsored by New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Mineola, New York

Seminar #1 - Acupuncture for Headaches

• March 22, 2008, 10:30 - 11:30 am
• Speaker: Chongrong We, Clinical Director, NYCTCM

Seminar #2 - Acupuncture for Infertility

• April 19, 2008, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
• Speaker: Yemeng Chen, President, NYCTCM

Visit the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine website for more information and updates on future free community seminars.

Open Houses Dates NYCTCM Acupuncture College

Prospective students are invited to attend an NYCTCM Open House for an overview of the Acupuncture school & Traditional Chinese Medicine school programs, a tour of the facility, open discussion, and information on the application process. Or arrange to visit NYCTCM as a guest student — attend classes, meet with faculty and students, and experience a complimentary acupuncture treatment in the NYCTCM teaching clinic.

Spring Open House Schedule (new students are accepted every trimester)

Spring Trimester dates: April 28 2008 to August 10, 2008

NYCTCM Manhattan Open House events

* February 21 2008: Thursday evening, 6:30-8:30 PM
* March 20 2008: Thursday evening, 6:30-8:30 pm

NYCTCM Mineola Open House events

* February 18 2008: Monday evening, 6:30-8:30 pm
* March 1 2008: Saturday morning, 10-11:30 am
* March 13 2008: Thursday evening, 6:30-8:30 pm
* April 5 2008: Saturday morning, 10-11:30 am

CALL for more information.

Gail Auricchio, Admissions Manager
New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
155 First Street
Mineola, NY 11501
Ph: (516) 739-1545

Continuing Education Seminar for Acupuncturists #2

纽约中医学院中文学术讲座

2. FDA有关食物辅助剂GMP规定对中医药业者的影响
以及“严重不良反应报告法”介绍
讲演人：陈业孟执照针灸师
(纽约中医学院院长、纽约州教育厅针灸委员会副主席)
时间：2月24日（周日）2 时– 5 时
地点：纽约法拉盛喜来顿大酒店
Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel
135-20 39th Ave., Flushing, NY 11354
NCCAOM继续教育学分：3
费用：$50 (NYCTCM 校友: $20, NYCTCM 学生: $10)

有意报名者请将支票（抬头NYCTCM）寄: 155 First Street, Mineola, NY 11501。

Influence on acupuncture and Chinese herbology profession by FDA's final rule about Food Supplement cGMP. The speaker is Yemeng Chen, O.M.D. (China), L.Ac., President, NYCTCM

Continuing Education Seminar for Acupuncturists

纽约中医学院中文学术讲座


1. 上海蔡氏妇科治疗功能性子宫出血与先兆流产出血的临床经验介绍
讲演人：蔡庄执照针灸师
(上海蔡氏妇科第八代唯一传人、原上海虹口区妇幼医院中医科主任、原中国国家特殊津贴专家)
时间：2月24日（周日）10 时– 1 时
地点：纽约法拉盛喜来顿大酒店
Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel
135-20 39th Ave., Flushing, NY 11354
NCCAOM继续教育学分：3
费用：$50 (NYCTCM 校友: $20, NYCTCM 学生: $10)

Shanghai Cai family's experience treating functional uterus bleeding and habitual miscarriage. The speaker is Zhuang Cai, L.Ac.

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Classical Chinese Medical Publications

This is a list of some of the most famous Chinese medical publications which form the basis of Acupuncture and TCM theory.

Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic (Huang Di Nei Jing)

Compiled around 100 BC. The oldest classic of traditional Chinese medicine consisting of two books:

"The Simple Questions" (Su Wen) - 81 chapters (Covers the essential theory of internal medicine such as the energetical physiology, pathogenesis and pathology).

"The Spiritual Axis" (Ling Shu) - 81 chapters. (Covers the practical aspects of Chinese medicine and develops the different therapeutical principles of acupuncture and moxibustion).

Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic - Great Simplicity (Huang Di Nei Jing Tai Su) ca 610

Comprehensive notes and commentary on the Huang Di Nei Jing. Also known as the Great Basics.

Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic - Categorisation of the Bright Hall (Huang Di Nei Jing Mintang Leicheng)
(ca 610)

Classic of Difficulties (Nan Jing)
Han Dynasty

An explanation of some of the more difficult to understand passages from the Nei Ching.

Classic of the Pulse (Mai Jing)
Han Dynasty

Written in the late Han dynasty by Wang Shu-he. It is the first book in the Chinese medical literature entirely devoted to pulse diagnosis.

Discussion on Cold-induced Disorders (Shanghan Lun)
Zhang Zhongjing (ca. 150-219 AD)

The first book to advocate the analysis of medical conditions in accordance with the six channels (taiyang, yangming, shaoyang, taiyin, shaoyin, and jueyin) and eight syndromes (yin/yang, outer/inner, hot/cold, and excess/deficient).

Concise Prescriptions from the Golden Casket (Jingui Yaolue Fang Lun)
Zhang Zhongjing - Han Dynasty ca 220

Companion text to the Shanghan Lun.

Systematic Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Zhenjiu Jaiyi Jing)
Huangfu Mi - Jin Dynasty ca 282.

Discusses medical theory, acupuncture and moxibustion. Also known as the Yellow Emperor's Jiayi Canon on Acupuncture and Moxibustion).