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Remission of alcohol dependency following deep brain stimulation of the nucleus accumbens: valuable therapeutic implications?
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- Published on: 21 November 2007
- Published on: 21 November 2007Ethics in deep brain stimulation for alcohol dependenceShow More
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JJ Kuhn and colleagues (2007) report a remarkable change in abuse and dependence behavior using DBS neurosurgery.(1)
First, before DBS could become a potential therapeutic option in alcohol dependence, several factors should likely be considered as suggested by the authors. A key consideration in extending DBS to alcohol dependent patients would be the fact that many patients seeking treatmen...
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