Role of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in addiction disorders

Iqbal, J. et al. (2023) Role of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in addiction disorders. Surgical Neurology International, 14, 434. (doi: 10.25259/sni_662_2023) (PMID:38115391)

Abstract

Background: Addiction disorders pose significant challenges to public health, necessitating innovative treatments. This assesses deep brain stimulation (DBS) as a potential intervention for addiction disorders. Methods: A literature review was carried out with a focus on the role of DBS in addiction disorders and its future implications in neurosurgical research. Results: The online literature shows that DBS precisely modulates certain brain regions to restore addiction-related neural circuits and promote behavioral control. Conclusion: Preclinical evidence demonstrates DBS’s potential to rebalance neural circuits associated with addiction, and early clinical trials provide encouraging outcomes in enhancing addiction-related outcomes. Ethical considerations, long-term safety, and personalized patient selection require further investigation.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Ashraf, Dr Mohammad
• Authors: Iqbal, J., Naser Mohammad Mansour, M., Abdus Saboor, H., Suyambu, J., Ali Lak, M., Hamayl Zeeshan, M., Hassan Hafeez, M., Arain, M., Mehmood, M., Mehmood, D., and Ashraf, M.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
• Journal Name: Surgical Neurology International
• Publisher: Scientific Scholar
• ISSN: 2229-5097
• ISSN (Online): 2152-7806
• Published Online: 22 December 2023
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2023 Surgical Neurology International
• First Published: First published in Surgical Neurology International 14:434
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons license