Substance abuse treatment can be done in different settings, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy. However, many people still wonder how TMS therapy works for addiction treatment. The therapy is primarily designed to treat depression. Over the years, addiction treatment specialists began using it for substance use disorders (SUDs), especially alcohol use disorder (AUD) and…
Transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy (TMS) refers to a type of non-invasive treatment that can be used for depression. It uses magnetic fields to stimulate certain areas of the brain and is typically administered by a trained healthcare provider in a clinical setting. A TMS therapy program is often used as an alternative to medication or…
Substance abuse and addiction are complex problems that can require a plurality of treatments to manage. One such treatment is transcranial magnetic stimulation or TMS therapy. Primarily used in the treatment of depression, TMS stimulates nerves in the brain using magnetic impulses. However, using TMS therapy for addiction has also shown very promising results. If…
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS for short, is a non-invasive therapeutic technique that stimulates the brain in ways that work to reduce dependence on a drug. TMS can reduce cravings, improve impulse control, and reduce overall symptoms. It works by targeting the areas of the brain that influence drug-taking behavior. Learn more about what TMS…
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is a possible means of helping those who have completed addiction recovery or in rehab to control their cravings. It may also benefit those with anxiety or depression to regulate their negative emotions. By targeting the brain, TMS offers a non-invasive, drug-free means of treating a variety of conditions. For…
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier, Bestselling New Thought Author I recently was asked to “share my story” of recovery from addiction with a group of about a dozen people in a Zoom meeting. In the midst of my sharing, it occurred to me that…
Depression affects millions of people in the United States, and in fact, several sources cite depression as the number one cause of disability across the country. There are a variety of depression treatments available and treatments for other mental health conditions. Some people may seek a newer, more innovative treatment, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation…