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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.
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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.

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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.

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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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