Health Alert: Electrodes implanted in man's brain are potential treatment for severe opioid addiction

Deep brain stimulation is being tested in a patient suffering from severe opioid use disorder, in an attempt to cure the man's intractable craving for drugs. It's the first such procedure performed in the United States.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Health Alert Nov 6, 4:31 PM     Electrodes implanted in man's brain are potential treatment for severe opioid addiction Deep brain stimulation is being tested in a patient suffering from severe opioid use disorder, in an attempt to cure the man's intractable craving for drugs. It's the first such procedure performed in the United States. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071