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Cumulative and Booster Effects of Tdcs Sessions on Drug Cravings, Lapse, and Cognitive Impairment in Methamphetamine Use Disorder: A Case Study Report Publisher Pubmed



Shariatirad S1, 2 ; Vaziri A1 ; Hassaniabharian P3 ; Sharifi Fardshad M4 ; Molavi N2, 5 ; Fitzgerald PB6
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Source: American Journal on Addictions Published:2016


Abstract

Background and Objectives Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation method, which shows promising therapeutic effects in controlling drug cravings. Methods In this study, we present cumulative and booster effects of tDCS sessions on methamphetamine cravings, lapse, and cognitive impairment in a methamphetamine dependent subject. Results Our study shows cumulative effects of continuous anodal tDCS sessions on right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) could reduce drug cravings and their consequences. Discussion and Conclusions Moreover, booster tDCS treatments might be helpful in controlling psychological stress and drug cravings. (Am J Addict 2016;25:264-266) © 2016 American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.
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