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Brain Stimulation Boosts Willpower to Quit Smoking

Neuroscience News - 8 May 2026 23:33
Brain Stimulation Boosts Willpower to Quit Smoking Addiction is a biological imbalance where reward systems overpower self-control. Researchers have demonstrated that using rTMS to stimulate the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can restore this balance, reducing cigarette use by 11 per day. This "top-down" approach strengthens the brain's ability to resist cravings, offering a promising precision-medicine tool for those struggling to quit smoking.
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