The US National Institute of Health (NIH) Consensus Panel on Acupuncture states that Acupuncture "may be useful as an adjunct treatment or an acceptable alternative to be included in a comprehensive management program.” Used for various substance addictions, this 5-needle protocol is of points only located in the ears. One or two points on the body may be added in the series of treatments. The best results are achieved by being treated within 24 hours of the last substance use. Then return visits are recommended every other day, or daily if needed, that will soothe the sympathetic nervous system and rebalance the energy.