Colorado Code § 12-245-233

Auricular acudetox by professionals - training - definition
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(1) A
professional who has provided documentation that he or she has been trained to perform
auricular acudetox in accordance with subsection (4) of this section may perform auricular
acudetox if the auricular acudetox is performed under the professional's current scope of
practice.
(2) A professional performing auricular acudetox pursuant to subsection (1) of this
section shall not use the title "acupuncturist" or otherwise claim to be a person qualified to
perform acupuncture beyond the scope of this section.
(3) As used in this section "auricular acudetox" means the subcutaneous insertion of
sterile, disposable acupuncture needles in the following five consistent, predetermined bilateral
locations:
(a) Sympathetic;
(b) Shen men;
(c) Kidney;
(d) Liver; and
(e) Lung.
(4) In order to perform auricular acudetox pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, a
professional must successfully complete a training program in auricular acudetox for the
treatment of substance use disorders that meets or exceeds standards of training established by
the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association or another organization approved by the
director.

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