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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Online Gamers
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Gambling disorder and bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation: A case report
Giovanni Martinotti1,2, Eleonora Chillemi3, Matteo Lupi1
11 Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, "G. d'Annunzio" University , Chieti, Italy.
Journal of Behavioral Addictions
|September 29, 2018
Summary
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) shows promise for treating gambling disorder (GD). This case study found tDCS reduced craving and improved impulse control, with lasting effects over six months.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Neuromodulation
Background:
- Gambling disorder (GD) presents a significant public health challenge with limited effective treatments.
- This study investigates the efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for GD.
Observation:
- A single case study involved a 26-year-old male with an 8-year history of GD and co-occurring substance misuse.
- Treatment involved bilateral tDCS of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) over 10 days, followed by maintenance sessions.
Findings:
- The patient experienced reduced gambling craving, improved impulse control, and decreased symptoms of depression and anxiety after 10 days of tDCS.
- These therapeutic effects persisted and improved over a 6-month maintenance period.
Implications:
- This is the first report suggesting tDCS may be an effective treatment for GD.
- The findings support the need for larger case-control studies to validate tDCS for GD and comorbid conditions.
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