Modulating neural circuits in substance addiction with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
10.3969/j.issn.1674-8115.2019.06.015
- Author:
Xiao-Min XU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Drug Dependence, Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Brain neural circuit;
Craving;
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS);
Substance addiction;
Therapy
- From:
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science)
2019;39(6):655-660
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Substance addiction is a chronic and recurrent disorder and may be related to complex neural circuits. However, there is no optimally effective treatment for substance addiction currently. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive, safe and easy-to-operate neuro-electrophysiological technique, which is becoming an emerging therapeutic option for many mental disorders. The effect of rTMS on substance addiction is closely related to the stimulation of neural circuits. However, the mechanism is still unknown. The review summarizes recent research progress on the application of rTMS and its application combined with other therapies in substance addiction, as well as the regulation of rTMS on substance addiction-related neural circuits.
