Noninvasive brain stimulation of addiction: one target for all?
Psychoradiology
; 1(4): 172-184, 2021 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-38666219
ABSTRACT
Noninvasive brain stimulation includes repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), and emerges as a prospective approach for addiction treatment in clinical practices. The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) is regarded as the most effective stimulation target, giving its important position in controlling cue-elicited drug craving and initiating drug abuse. In this paper, through literature searches (e.g. Pubmed, Google Scholar), 34 studies (2003-2021) were identified examining the effect of rTMS, tDCS on cravings, and consumption of substance use disorders, including tobacco, alcohol, opioids, and stimulants. We summarize the main methods, designs, and effects of rTMS or tDCS that are delivered to the DLPFC on different types of addiction. We conclude that targeting DLPFC might be effective for all types of drug addiction.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
Psychoradiology
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China
Country of publication:
Reino Unido