__________ is a form of therapy that has been used for over 2000 years to successfully treat clients with drug addiction; it is believed to restore the energy balance in the body and to stimulate the release of certain neurotransmitters and hormones
a. Yoga
b. Meditation
c. Therapeutic touch
d. Acupuncture
D
Acupuncture is of Asian origin and has been used for over 2000 years. It has been found to be successful as adjunctive therapy for drug addiction. Yoga, meditation, and therapeutic touch are also forms of energy medicine, but they are more focused on relaxation and on understanding of the inner self.
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