Identifying a brain circuit for addiction remission

Research conducted at Brigham and Women's Hospital (MA, USA) has identified a brain circuit for addiction remission, pointing to new target brain regions for treating patients with substance use disorders. Substance use disorders represent a leading cause of death amongst young people in the United States. Certain treatments, including deep brain stimulation, hold potential in aiding individuals overcome addition, although uncertainties remain concerning which areas of the brain should be targeted. However, new information is being gathered from patients who have recovered from nicotine addiction after suffering brain lesions. Specifically, researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital are now utilizing a...