Controversial Surgery Destroys Brain's Pleasure Center to Combat Addiction

Controversial Surgery Destroys Brain's Pleasure Center to Combat Addiction

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However, it appears that the practice is still performed on patients suffering from addiction for research purposes, where it is published in international medical journals. (Photo : Petr Josek Snr … It used deep brain stimulation to help target …
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UNM Methadone Clinic Seeks New Location

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Supporters of the project said the move would've been ideal because more people would've been able to access the treatment center via public transportation. 23-year-old ASAP client Angelica Gonzales has struggled with heroin addiction for several years.
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