Clients coming out of traditional medical detoxification often experience post?acute withdrawal syndrome, symptoms of significant cravings for drugs, as well as mental, emotional and physical symptoms of protracted withdrawal. This article details a protocol of using Nux vomica in three American treatment settings, with data indicating a positive impact on both immediate symptoms and long-term stabilisation in treatment. Consistently in all three groups, those who chose to use homeopathy completed substance abuse treatment programs at a higher rate than those who did not. The authors conclude that the role of homeopathy for recovery from addiction merits further investigation.
When choosing a remedy for a client with a chronic condition, one needs to consider multiple factors: the condition, the totality of the case, and finally the pros and cons as possible remedies. This article explores strategies to narrow down the remedy selection process.
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