What is 5NP?
5NP is a simple treatment with many names: 5-Needle Protocol, 5NP, Acudetox, Ear Acudetox, NADA Protocol, NADA Acudetox. Here in Oregon, we can now register with the Oregon Medical Board (OMB) as 5NP Technicians.
5NP is a safe, effective protocol that addresses behavioral health issues including addiction, mental health, disaster and emotional trauma.
5NP is performed by placing thin stainless steel needles in 5 traditional acupuncture points on the ear: Sympathetic, Shen Men, Kidney, Liver, and Lung.
The treatment takes 30-45 minutes and is typically done in a group setting. It requires little set-up, supplies cost less than 30 cents per person, and it can be applied in a variety of settings.
Why 5NP?
5NP is an easy to learn and teach, accessible, and barrier-free treatment that can address a wide range of symptoms.
5NP was originally developed to treat addiction in the 1970s. Research has shown that it can also be applied to effectively treat a wide range of behavioral health concerns.
The success of 5NP demonstrates that healing and recovery happen together. Everyone should have access to this trauma informed, community-centered treatment.
5NP Legislation in Oregon
Our goal was to pass legislation to allow non-acupuncturists to complete training to become certified 5NP Technicians.
5NP legislation in Oregon makes this treatment available to many Oregonians struggling with addiction, stress, and trauma and support the State of Oregon’s efforts to increase access to community health resources.
24 states now have legislation in place that allows non-acupuncturists to administer 5NP treatments. Together, we are expanding access to treatment options and moving in the direction of health equity.
To learn even more about the road to passing the 5NP legislation, explore Lisa Rohleder’s substack on 5NP here: https://workingclassacu.substack.com/t/5np.
Learn more about how we advocated for 5NP in Oregon—you can do it too!