Acupuncture-related therapies for drug addiction: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Chang-Hyun Han
IntroductionDrug addiction is a major global health problem marked by compulsive drug-seeking and profound neuropsychiatric disturbances. This systematic review and network meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of various acupuncture-related therapies for managing drug addiction.MethodsOverall, 10 databases were searched for acupuncture-related therapies for drug addiction from inception to December 20, 2025. Methodological quality was assessed using Cochrane Handbook risk of bias 2.