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Originally Posted by nullmouse  I'd disagree, as many, many studies have been done upon a wide range of alternative therapies. As an example, here's the summary of the Cochrane report on the use of acupuncture as a means of helping people quit smoking (Spoiler: It doesn't):
For that particular, specialised application of acupuncture they found 24 studies that have attempted to answer this particular question. Note, not all of the studies found were performed properly (which is a big problem), but this illustrates that studies are prevelent, are being performed by researchers and are also being analysed in some detail: It's not just a case of dismissively waving it away with a hand, and nor should it be. Again, these claims can and are being evaluated. |
Would these trials be on anything like the scale of the trials for the various NRT treatments though? I somehow doubt it. Personally, I believe that acupuncture for addiction issues brings a largely psychological benefit, a true placebo effect, so these results don't surprise me. I'd be more interested in trials concerning ME if you've got any info on that.
Anyway, I'm not really arguing with anything you've posted in this thread as you've obviously got a balanced view.