title: Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in the Management of Alcohol Dependence and other Substance Abuse Disorders - Emerging Data and Clinical Relevance.
abstract: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been used widely in various psychiatric disorders like depression and schizophrenia. There have been some reports of its usefulness in alcohol dependence and substance use disorders. The present paper reviews the studies done using rTMS in substance use disorders including alcohol and nicotine dependence. Various studies done have been reviewed including the proposed mechanisms of action are outlined with the future research needs and need for further clinical data.
authors.affiliation: Desousa Foundation, Mumbai.
authors.forename: Avinash De
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Sousa
keywords: Alcohol Dependence; Amphetamine; Heroin; Nicotine Dependence; Opiate; Substance Use Disorders; rTMS