The effect of moxibustion at "Guanyuan"point on the cellular immune function in mice with morphine dependence was observed. The results showed that the immune function was decreased and the body weight was losed in the morphine dependence group

as compared with the normal group

the difference was significant. In the moxibustion group

the lymphocyte transformation was promoted and the activity of NK cell was strengthened significantly. The experimental basis was provided for using moxibustion to treat drug addiction and promote rehabilitation.