Neuromodulation of decision-making in the addictive brain
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2010
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Substance Use and Misuse
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76
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Fecteau S.
Fregni F.
Boggio P.S.
Camprodon J.A.
Pascual-Leone A.
Fregni F.
Boggio P.S.
Camprodon J.A.
Pascual-Leone A.
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Noninvasive brain stimulation of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation can modify decision-making behaviors in healthy subjects. The same type of noninvasive brain stimulation can suppress drug craving in substance user patients, who often display impaired decision-making behaviors. We discuss the implications of these studies for the cognitive neurosciences and their translational applications to the treatment of addictions. We propose a neurocognitive model that can account for our findings and suggests a promising therapeutic role of brain stimulation in the treatment of substance abuse and addictive behavior disorders. © 2010 Informa Healthcare USA, Inc.