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Efficacy and safety of transcranial direct current stimulation in alcohol use disorder: A randomized controlled triple-blind trial.
Addiction (Abingdon, England)·May 6, 2026·PMID 42091052
Why it matterstDCS is a non-invasive, low-cost neuromodulation technique that could expand treatment options for alcohol use disorder, especially for patients with limited response to or access to existing therapies. This large trial provides evidence of a sustained effect on heavy drinking, a clinically meaningful endpoint.
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