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Treating the opioid epidemic

In future, would you program yourself to behave differently? To fight your animal instincts?

20-Jan-2020

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Tech is often accused of encouraging forms of addiction.

Scientists launched a clinical trial for patients suffering from opioid caused addiction.

Team implanted a Medtronic deep brain stimulation device in the addiction and reward center of the brain.

Electrical signals work to restore dopamine to a level that's regulated according to the individuals' needs.

Embedding microchips in the brains of addicts could help to rewire them.

Trial is still at its early stages, and the treatment is not a quick fix.

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Ali Rezai

Board-certified neurosurgeon of School of Medicine of West Virginia University

Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

Non-profit institution focused on the study of human memory and memory diseases

West Virginia University (WVU)

West Virginia University is a campus for students of various fields

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