Emerging neuromodulation treatments like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) tackle substance use disorders (SUDs) by directly influencing the brain's addiction neurocircuitry.
Groundbreaking research by Antoine Bechara highlights the insula cortex's crucial role in smoking addiction, suggesting that its dysfunction may lead to addictive behaviors.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses a magnetic field to induce electric currents in brain tissue, providing a non-invasive way to modify neuroactivity.
Correcting the imbalance in brain systems among individuals with substance use disorders represents a promising new direction for addiction treatment.
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