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A Commentary on Attitudes Towards Deep Brain Stimulation for Addiction.

A Commentary on Attitudes Towards Deep Brain Stimulation for Addiction. Journal of neurology & neuromedicine Lee, K. E., Bhati, M. T., Halpern, C. H. 2016; 1 (8): 1–3

Abstract

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has proven to be an effective treatment for neurologic disorders such as Parkinson's disease, and is currently being investigated as a therapy for psychiatric diseases such as addiction, major depressive disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. In this commentary, we review and discuss the findings presented in the Letter to the Editor entitled "Attitudes towards treating addiction with deep brain stimulation," written by Ali et al(1). The survey presented in this Letter reported general approval for examining the effects of DBS on addictive disorders in a clinical trial, but highlighted critical areas of concern including informed consent, patient autonomy, appropriate medical practice, passing of clinical trial milestones, and implications on law enforcement.

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