The documentary Dope is Death sheds light on the incredible efforts of the 5NP (Five-Needle Protocol) acupuncture program, which was founded in Harlem in the 1970s in response to the escalating drug addiction crisis. The program utilized acupuncture as a detoxification method, and was spearheaded by Dr. Michael Smith and the Young Lords and Black Panthers at the Lincoln Detox center. Psychological and emotional dependencies caused by addiction were treated with 5NP.
Through targeted acupuncture treatments, the 5NP helped individuals combat the devastating effects of drug abuse, offering a holistic alternative to traditional rehabilitation. This pioneering approach in Harlem showed how acupuncture could be a powerful tool in addressing public health challenges, and it continues to influence modern addiction recovery treatments today.
5 NP is a powerful and time-tested acupuncture protocol that overall calms the nervous system, bring clarity and relief to people in all walks of life. Developed in the 1970s and rooted in both traditional Chinese medicine and community healing, 5NP works gently yet deeply through five specific ear points to help regulate the nervous system, ease cravings, settle the mind, and restore a sense of balance.
5 NP can be used for addiction recovery, stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, or emotional overwhelm, the protocol supports the body’s natural ability to heal.
