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He dismisses the suggestion that the therapy is a luxury.

He said: "It's actually very cost-effective, because I treat a whole group at the same time and the needles cost only a few pence each.

If you compare that to the price of prescribing anti-depressants, for example, then it's very cheap.

"It's really important as after-care, as the client is withdrawing, because it helps them to cope with all the problems which start coming out because they're not being hidden by the drug anymore." He said: "When addicts stop using heroin they suddenly get lots of aches and pains, which have been disguised by the pain-killing properties of the drug, so I help them with that.

"Hepatitis C, which affects the liver, is another common complaint and acupuncture is very helpful for that, too."While acupuncture is usually used throughout the body, ear acupuncture is just as effective and is easier to administer.

The needles remain in for about half an hour, while the clients sit and chat to each other.

Jack said: "In some cases patients open up and tell me about their problems, because they're feeling relaxed.

They also talk within the group while they're receiving the treatment, so it becomes a sort of group therapy too.

They all support each other outside the group too." Jack started learning acupuncture and the Japanese massage technique shiatsu after he suffered a back injury and was unable to work.

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Harden will portray the detective`s therapist.

Harden next appears in the Paul Weitz-directed film 'American Dreamz,' in which she plays the first lady opposite Dennis Quaid`s president.

Other upcoming credits include the Lasse Hallstrom-directed 'Hoax,' in which she portrays Richard Gere`s wife.

Harden was nominated for a best supporting actress Oscar for 'Mystic River' and won for her performance in 'Pollock.' She is repped by ICM and Maryellen Mulcahy of Framework Entertainment.

'The Way,' from Sony Pictures Television and CBS Paramount Network Television, centers on a powerful New England family that uses witchcraft to further its business enterprises.

Alexander will portray Helen Warden, the matriarch of the family.

Alexander received a supporting actress Emmy this year for her role as Sara Delano Roosevelt in the HBO telefilm 'Warm Springs.' She also appears in the upcoming feature film 'Fur,' playing the mother to Nicole Kidman`s character, photographer Diane Arbus.

Her other credits include 'The Ring' and 'The Cider House Rules.' Alexander is repped by WMA and manager Sue Leibman.

'Shark,' from 20th Century Fox TV and Imagine TV, centers on a celebrity attorney-turned-prosecutor (James Woods).

Rosemont will portray Woods` secretary.

Rosemont`s credits include the films 'Friends With Money' and 'Shopgirl' as well as NBC`s 'Medium' and CBS` 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.' She is repped by Peter Strain and Associates and Main Title Ente...