NADA's Legacy

01/31/2024

CCAHM | NADA Joint Webinar

Reference Citations & Reading: (More resources & links below!)

NADA: Ear Acupuncture for Addiction and Mental Illness (textbook). Kajsa Landgren. Translation from Swedish: Siiri Hedlund. Livonia Print, June 2023. ISBN 978-91-527-4371-3Utopia. (2020, November 23).

Carter K, Olshan-Perlmutter M, Marx J, Martini J, Cairns S. NADA Ear Acupuncture: An

Adjunctive Treatment to Improve and Maintain Positive Outcomes in Substance Abuse

Treatment. Behavioral Sciences, 2017, 7(2), 1-13; doi: 10.3390/bs7020037

Read a 2-page Excerpt From this Article

Carter K, Olshan-Perlmutter M. Impulsivity and Stillness: NADA, Pharmaceuticals, and Psychotherapy in Substance Use and other DSM 5 Disorders, Behavioral Sciences, 2015, 5, 537-546; doi:10.3390/bs5040537

Read the Concept Article

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An exclusive event for CCAHM Members!

National Acupuncture Detoxification Association’s (NADA) Legacy:
The Alchemy of Social Consciousness, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine –
A Prescription for Whole-Person Health and Wellness for all Communities

This education session, led by Dr. Khensu and the NADA executive committee, explores the journey
of NADA through periods of organizational challenges, highlighting its evolution and the importance of
legacy-based leadership in balancing social consciousness with the practice of holistic medicine.
It aims to delve into NADA's historical roots and philosophies, providing insights for educators and
practitioners on integrating these principles into contemporary whole-person health and wellness care,
reinforcing the commitment to be a transformative force in healthcare.

All member schools have been sent the zoom recording. Please contact your administrator for access. Or, contact kricheimer@ccahm.org with questions.

This session has been approved for 1.5 NCCAOM PDA Points for attending the live session only.

Learning Objectives - Participants will be able to:
-Learn about the historical development of NADA, understanding how its approach to acupuncture and herbal medicine has been shaped by social consciousness and organizational dynamics.
-Understand NADA’s holistic health principles and apply them in diverse community settings.
-Examine the role of social, cultural, and ethical considerations in shaping patient care and community health initiatives within the framework of NADA's philosophy.
-Learn to develop strategies for interdisciplinary collaboration that integrates the principles of NADA with other healthcare disciplines.

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Additional Resources and Links

The presenters shared several resources during the presentation. Access the resources below!

Online Resources

NADA Website

NADA Resources

NADA PROTOCOL: 50+ Years of Acupressure/Acupuncture

for Mental Illness and Mental Health Care

(YouTube Video)

Trailer: Dope is Death

(YouTube Video)

Trailer: In the Hands of the Revolutionaries and Communities: