Nux vomica, the Arnica of Recovery from Addiction: An Exploratory Study of the Use of Homeopathy in the Reduction of Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome in Addiction Treatment

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.