Resources

Efficacy of Laser Auricular Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation: A randomised controlled trial

  • Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8219332/
  • Published: 2021
  • Summary: This randomized controlled trial investigated the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (laser auricular acupuncture) in reducing nicotine dependence and physical effects related to smoking. It concludes that low-level laser therapy can be used to stimulate auricular acupoints to reduce nicotine dependence and as an adjunct therapy with psychological counseling.

Painless Laser Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation

  • Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6011367/
  • Published: 2018
  • Summary: This article describes a painless laser acupuncture technique for smoking cessation, reporting on patient experiences and outcomes. While not a randomized controlled trial, it provides insights into the application of laser therapy for this purpose.