Continuing Education
Hungry Ghosts “Gui”: Acupuncture for dependency and addiction
28.02.2026
In Classical Chinese medicine, dependency and addictions relate to the concept of Gui (Ghost). This includes any compulsive behaviour which the person feels compelled to maintain regardless of consequences. The “Gui” often are due to unresolved traumatic issues or unfulfilled needs. Most dependencies and addictions are in fact unconscious compensations for these needs.
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