Applications of TMS in individuals with methamphetamine use disorder: A review

Mingming Zhang; Lei Chen; Ziwei Ren; Zhiyan Wang; Wenbo Luo

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25565

Applications of TMS in individuals with methamphetamine use disorder: A review

Heliyon. 2024 Feb 3;10(4):e25565. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25565. eCollection 2024 Feb 29.

Authors

Mingming Zhang^{1

2}, Lei Chen^{1

2}, Ziwei Ren^{1

2}, Zhiyan Wang^{1

2}, Wenbo Luo^{1

2}

Affiliations

¹ Research Center of Brain and Cognitive Neuroscience, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, 116029, China.
² Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Neuroscience, Liaoning Province, Dalian, 116029, China.

Abstract

Methamphetamine abuse results in a host of social and medical issues. Methamphetamine use disorder (MUD) can hinder the brain and impair cognitive functions and mental health. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive approach in the treatment of MUD. Recent studies have demonstrated encouraging and positive effects of TMS on the craving, affective symptoms, sleep quality, and cognitive functions in individuals with MUD. The regulation of specific brain activities through TMS has also been found to be a contributing factor to these positive outcomes. It is essential to employ more techniques, participants, and stimulation parameters and targets in the future.

Keywords: Brain; Methamphetamine use disorder; Transcranial magnetic stimulation; Treatment.

Publication types

Review