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Nada India Foundation   is pleased to announce the  next NADA Acudetox Counselling  workshop  as per NADA Protocol for addiction treatment and general well being    will be  held at Nature Cure Treatment Center Mumbra,Thane ,Mumbai    on 10th May (10 AM-5 PM) 2014.  The workshop will be conducted and facilitated by  Suneel Vatsyayan , NADA,ADS   and   Dr.Sidiqui Naeem,  NADA,ADS. NADA Protocol was developed by Dr.Michael O.Smith  psychiatrist  and  acupuncturist  from New York .  The workshop aims to facilitate a shared understanding of importance of barrier free services and skill in use ear acupuncture as an adjunct treatment at all stages of addiction treatment (pre-admission, detoxification and rehabilitation and after care).  This workshop also provides trainees with skills to use ear acupuncture  .This also enables tr...

Nada India Foundation   is pleased to announce the   Training workshop on use of ear acupuncture as per NADA Protocol for addiction treatment and general w ell being as  Acudetox Specialist,Associates and Assistants  to be held in Delhi   on 31st Jan (10 AM-5 PM) &1st Feb (Half day from 2pm-6 pm ) .2014. The workshop will be conducted by Dr. Michael O. Smith, Psychiatrist & Acupuncturist from  New York  and facilitated by Dr.Arindam Sinha MBBS,NADA,ADS and Suneel Vatsyayan , MSW,NADA,ADS. The workshop aims to facilitate a shared understanding of importance of barrier free services and skill in use ear acupuncture as an adjunct treatment at all stages of addiction treatment (pre-admission, detoxification and rehabilitation and after care).  This workshop also provides trainees with skills to use ear acupuncture (NADA Protocol three points) under general supervision of Dr. Michael O. Smith acupuncturist and...

Sober Recovery Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (SRTRC) is a secular, non- government, non-profit agency; providing counselling, support and treatment to the victims of addiction and HIV/AIDS in Nepal. SRTRC had two separate facilities for male and female clients. SRTRC along with Nada India organized the two day NADA Acudetox Ear Acupuncture Training Workshop from the 23-24 March, 2017. This program saw the participation of more than two dozon  Peer led drug recovery centers from across Kathmandu. It proved very beneficial and will go a long way in cultivating better and efficient detoxification treatments for victims of addiction in the country. Nada India Foundation works towards promoting inclusive non-pharmacological approaches and methods like Acudetox, peer counseling for protection and recovery. It also advocates for balanced and healthy public policies to prevent, control non-communicable diseases and drug free life style.Nada India strengthens the prevention and ...

 Suneel Vatsyayan showed how blending NADA Ear acupuncture protoco l, yoga, naturopathy , and reflexology with social work values can break healthcare barriers—helping drug users, youth, and at-risk groups seek care, stay engaged, and build trust. IRINJALAKUDA, AUGUST 22, 2025: As part of the 6th National Social Work Week , the PG and Research Department of Social Work at Christ College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda, in collaboration with the National Association of Professional Social Workers in India ( NAPSWI ) , hosted a significant webinar on August 21, 2025. The session, “A Talk on Transdisciplinary Approach to Health and Wellbeing,” highlighted the urgent need for collaboration across disciplines to address complex health challenges. Transdisciplinary Collaboration: A Keynote Perspective Delivering the keynote address, Mr. Suneel Vatsyayan , Chairperson of Nada India Foundation, drew attention to the interconnected nature of health and wellbeing . He argued that wellbein...

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The NADA Protocol http://www.acudetox.com/ In the mid-1970s, Michael Smith, a medical doctor at Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx area of New York, modified an existing system of auricular acupuncture into a simple technique for the treatment of many common drug addictions as an alternative to methadone. This selection of ear points proved to be extremely effective in the treatment of addictions, and became what is now referred to as the “NADA protocol.” ......While the NADA protocol is an important component of any detoxification program, it is by no means the only component. A patient’s behavior and attitude, along with the perceptions of the clinician delivering care, are also integral to successful treatment. The NADA protocol is often used with other treatment modalities, such as counseling, support groups and self-help programs, to increase the overall effectiveness of care.... http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/abc/nadaprotocol.php

Dear Friends & Colleagues, Greetings from Nada India… Nada India Foundation & Indian Association of Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (IAADS)  are pleased to announce the   Training workshop on use of ear acupuncture as per NADA Protocol for addiction treatment and general well being   to be held in the first week of Oct.2012  at Prerna De-addiction & Rehabilitation Centre is located at Hanumangarh by pass road, Sadhuwali, Sriganganagar Rajsthan .The workshop will be conducted by  by Ms. Gabriela Anderegg NADA,ADS trainer from Switzerland under supervision of Dr.Roop Sidana ,Psychiatrist and NADA,ADS . The workshop aims to facilitate a shared understanding of importance of barrier free services and skill in use of ear acupuncture as an adjunct treatment at all stages of addiction treatment and wellness services  (pre admission, detoxification and rehabilitation and after care).  This workshop also provides trainees with skil...

Nada India Foundation  and Budha Acupuncture Centre  are pleased to announce the  next NADA Ear Acupuncture (Acudetox Counselling)  workshop  as per NADA Protocol for addiction treatment and general well  being  will be  held at   Buddha Acupuncture Centre, 3261, Ram Nagar Shahdara, Delhi-32   on 25 Jan 2015 (10 AM-5 PM). The workshop will be conducted by Dr.Michael O.Smith psychiatrist & acupuncturist and Dr.Raj Kumar ,MBBS  , NADA,ADS.     NADA Protocol was developed by  Dr.Michael O.Smith  psychiatrist   and  facilitated  by Suneel Vatsyayan,Chairperson,Nada India. The workshop aims to facilitate a shared understanding of importance of barrier free services and skill in use ear acupuncture for protection and recovery as an adjunct treatment at all stages of addiction treatment (pre-admission, detoxification and rehabilitation and after care).  This workshop also pro...