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An Up-To-Date Review of Brain Stimulation Techniques for Addiction Treatment
Submitted by Kimberly Johnson
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This Recovery Research Institute review summarizes a recent meta-analysis of research on brain stimulation as a treatment for substance use disorders. The study finds that stimulation using specific methods on specific brain regions may have a positive effect on craving.
