Patients & families
Clear guidance for a complex care decision.
Learn about the clinical pathway, the questions to ask and the practical support available when considering DBS care for severe drug addiction.
Patient & family reading
Browse practical articles on craving, relapse, assessment and long-term support.
DBS Brain–Computer Interface: A More Precise Approach for Addiction
An overview of addiction-related brain circuits and the systematic DBS care pathway.
New articleSwitching On the Brain: Can DBS Help People Break Free from Addiction?
A media feature on brain science, addiction and the clinical exploration of DBS.
New articleWhy psychological craving can outlast physical withdrawal
Understand how reward, memory and impulse-control circuits can shape craving.
Patient guideBreaking the stigma around addiction
A health-focused guide to addiction, cravings and support.
Patient guideConsidering a specialist DBS assessment
What an assessment considers and questions worth asking.
Patient guideRecovery management and family support
Why ongoing follow-up and reliable support matter.
Clinical explainerUnderstanding DBS: research and key questions
What DBS is, why it is being studied and what to discuss.
Start with understanding
DBS is an emerging technology for treating drug addiction — a light of hope out of the darkness.
It may be considered for carefully assessed patients with severe, treatment-refractory addiction. Eligibility, potential benefits and risks must be discussed with the responsible clinical team.
Understand the therapy
Discover how DBS is used to modulate specific brain circuits and why treatment planning is individual.
Gather your records
Prepare your treatment history, relevant medical records and questions for the initial clinical pre-review.
Involve your support network
Family and trusted supporters can be an important part of planning, recovery and long-term follow-up.
Editorial perspective
Support is part of every recovery plan.
A pathway works best when clinical care, a patient’s own goals and trusted support are considered together.
Your care pathway
What to expect, step by step.
Private enquiry
Contact the international patient team and share the information needed for next-step guidance.
Clinical assessment
The treating team evaluates suitability, alternatives and the information required before travel.
Visit China
Receive support with medical visa, interpretation, accommodation and local transport coordination.
Follow-up plan
Leave with an agreed plan for follow-up, programming support and continued care.
Editorial perspective
Assessment is more than a single appointment.
Records, questions and ongoing communication help the treating team understand the full situation.
For families
A shared, informed decision.
A confidential first conversation
Ready to understand your options?
Our international patient coordination team can explain the assessment process and the practical support available for your visit to China.
Contact the patient teamThis page provides general information only and does not replace professional medical advice. Treatment suitability is determined by the responsible clinical team after a comprehensive assessment.
A considered next step
A clinical conversation begins with your full story.
A meaningful assessment looks beyond a diagnosis. It considers your treatment history, current health, recovery goals and the practical support available for the journey ahead.
No website can determine eligibility. The responsible clinical team makes that decision after a comprehensive assessment.