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2. Deep Brain Stimulation Can Aid In Heroin Addiction Treatment Heroin addiction has for a long been a major concern in the United States. Today, it is the most popular drug of choice for millions of people in the country, reaching an all-time high in 20 years, as per the 2016 World Drug Report released by the United Nations (UN) Office on Drugs and Crime. Referring to the trend as “alarming,” the report highlighted that heroin has emerged as the deadliest drug worldwide. However, its rise in the U.S. is of particular concern, as it is largely blamed for the ongoing drug epidemic. The need of the hour is to identify the problem of heroin addiction early on and seek holistic treatment that could address various aspects of the chronic condition. A recent study conducted by the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California has come up with a new method to treat heroin addiction. The treatment strategy, known as deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN), can play a significant role in tackling heroin abuse. Please Call Our 24/7 Helpline (855) 683-9756 info@sovaddictionrehab.com

3. STN Implicated In A Variety Of Compulsive Behaviors According to the study, the high-frequency stimulation (HFS) of the STN can reduce heroin craving. STN is a section of the brain that is associated with a variety of compulsive behaviors. In the past, several studies have tried to explore deep brain stimulation as a way of treatment for various psychiatric conditions, including addiction. As per the researchers, there are primarily three kinds of stimulations – transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS) –which can provide effective results. However, of all the three, the first two methods are noninvasive procedures and deliver a stimulus across the scalp and skull through electrodes, while DBS involves a minor surgical procedure, wherein electrodes are implanted in the brain. Interestingly, DBS is being explored for its potential to cure psychiatric conditions, including addiction.

4. DBS Can Reduce Heroin Abuse And Risk Of Relapse Over the years, drug counseling, medication-assisted treatments (MAT) and therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), have been the first line of treatment for addiction recovery. However, more than half of the recovering and recovered patients reported relapse to heroin use within a year of their treatment and rehabilitation. This urged the scientists to gain an in-depth understanding of the compulsive drug behavior of the brain. DBS is neurosurgical intervention, wherein a surgically implanted, battery-operated neurostimulator (similar to the pacemaker) works to deliver electrical stimulations. These stimulations modulate electrical signals in the targeted areas of the brain.

5. Seeking Professional Help Heroin is an illicit drug that is available through various illegal channels. It has emerged as the biggest threat to the health care in the U.S., causing numerous deaths due to overdose. A lot of crime-related activities in the country can be attributed to the illegal marketing of heroin. Heroin is an opiate that helps in relieving pain; hence, many people suffering from chronic pain often use the drug to self-medicate. However, the initial purpose of using the drug for pain relief soon gets defeated and the user develops an addition. Heroin addiction has severe consequences on physical and mental health.

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