What is DBS for the treatment of drug addiction?
DBS for Drug Addiction: Implant electrodes into addiction-related brain regions via minimally invasive surgery, and use electrical stimulation to regulate nerves, reducing cravings and preventing relapse.
Why are we addicted?
Understanding Drug Use and Addiction DrugFacts
The Science of Addiction Drugs and the Brain
The human brain, the body’s most complex organ (3lbs of gray and white matter), controls all activities, regulates basic functions, shapes behavior, and is "you"—your thoughts and feelings.
Drug Addiction Self-Assessment
How to know if you are addicted to drugs? Try this assessment form! The content is from the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition).
How should I choose DBS treatment for drug addiction?
DBS treatment for drug addiction involves accurately implanting supporting electrodes into addiction-related brain regions of patients via minimally invasive surgery. It regulates neuronal function through electrical stimulation to alleviate addiction-related negative emotions and physical discomfort, reduce drug craving and relapse urges, and enhance self-control ability, ultimately achieving drug abstinence and relapse prevention. You may leave your contact information, and we will send you materials and get in touch with you.