The Effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Reducing Cocaine Craving and Use

This article reports an integrative review of seven trials carried out from 2007 to 2016, investigating the use of TMS on subjects abusing cocaine. The analysis was categorized into 5 different topics (1) area of intervention; (2) hemisphere; (3) number of pulses and intensity; (4) safety and adverse effects; and (5) other outcomes. Most of the trials found promising results of craving and/or use reduction with repetitive TMS (rTMS). Future interventions should consider the use of TMS as part of rehabilitation therapies.
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research