Substantial documentation exists for the efficacy of acupuncture in assisting active drug and alcohol users become abstinent. In general, acupuncture relieves withdrawal symptoms, prevents the craving for drugs and increases the rate of participation of patients in long-term treatment programs. PHP has been providing acupuncture therapy for three years through the services of a part-time acupuncture therapist. With this Recovery Readiness Initiative, PHP plans to expand the scope of the therapy treatment, using the client advocate to assist the acupuncture therapist and provide expanded treatmentto more PHP clients. A typical acupuncture treatment session lasts an hour and an effective series of treatments can extend over a three-month period for an individual attempting to stabilize their drug or alcohol use.