Deep brain stimulation (DBS) in addiction therapy

Deep-brain stimulation (DBS) uses implantable sensors to transmit electrical pulses to specific brain regions without causing any permanent damage. In psychiatry, DBS is being researched for the treatment of depressive disorder, Tourette syndrome, and refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder. Although new research suggests that DBS may be a useful strategy for people with therapies addiction, it is still unclear exactly which brain regions should be targeted. This is true for both animal and human studies. Using effectiveness and serious incidents data from both the preclinical and clinical research, this review aims to give a comprehensive assessment of the current knowledge on DBS and dependency and to identify the much more promising target regions. Several disorders, including: Deep brain stimulation is frequently used to treat these problems.

• Parkinson's condition
• A necessary tremor
• Dystonia
• Epilepsy
• Disorder of compulsive behaviour

Additionally, deep brain stimulation is being researched as a possible therapy for: Tourette disorder

• chorea and Huntington's illness
• enduring pain
• group headache