Brain Imaging and Therapy of Addiction
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Psychiatric Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 January 2024) | Viewed by 4908
Special Issue Editors
Interests: neuroimaging; cognitive function; addiction; brain–gut interaction; obesity; bariatric surgery
Interests: MRI; addiction; brain stimulation; craving; relapse
Interests: neuroimaging; sleep deprivation; schizophrenia; brain stimulation; machine learning
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Addiction is a brain disease engaging compulsive addicted behaviors including substance use disorder, gambling, Internet gaming disorder, and food addiction. Accumulating evidence from neuroimaging studies suggests that addiction negatively affects brain function and structure, especially within fronto-mesolimbic circuitry involved with reward processing, inhibitory control, and cognition. Various interventions and treatments have been developed to normalize and promote the recovery of these brain abnormalities. However, currently, there are no effective treatments for addiction since its neuromechanisms are not fully understood. Lately, the addictive use of synthetic drugs (i.e., fentanyl, methamphetamine), electronic cigarettes, and digital media devices has become prevalent. This Special Issue aims to update the recent neuroimaging advances in understanding the neuromechanisms of these forms of addiction and their implications for effective interventions. Particularly, advanced imaging technology (e.g., MRS, NODDI), data analysis methods, (e.g., machine learning) and novel therapy (e.g., rTMS, TES, taVNS) are welcomed.
Prof. Dr. Yi Zhang
Prof. Dr. Kai Yuan
Dr. Yuanqiang Zhu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- addiction
- neuroimaging
- reward
- inhibitory control
- cognition