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Yann Pelloux1, Christelle Baunez1
1Équipe BAGAMORE (ganglions de la base, motivation et récompense), institut de neurosciences de la Timone, UMR7289 CNRS et Aix-Marseille université, campus santé Timone, 27, boulevard Jean Moulin, 13385 Marseille cedex 05, France.
Medecine Sciences : M/S
|July 9, 2015
Summary
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is now used for psychiatric conditions like addiction, building on its success in neurological disorders. This review examines brain targets for DBS in addiction treatment, weighing their pros and cons.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Neurosurgery
Context:
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has proven effective for neurological conditions.
- Current research explores DBS for psychiatric disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression.
- DBS is increasingly considered for treating specific forms of addiction.
Purpose:
- To review the brain structures targeted for deep brain stimulation (DBS) in addiction treatment.
- To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing these specific cerebral targets for addiction therapy.
Summary:
- The review focuses on the application of deep brain stimulation (DBS) as a potential treatment for addiction.
- It identifies and analyzes key brain regions targeted in DBS strategies for addiction.
- Both the benefits and drawbacks associated with these targets are critically examined.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of DBS targets for addiction treatment.
- Informs clinical decision-making regarding the use of DBS for addiction.
- Highlights areas for future research in neuromodulation for substance use disorders.