Tag Archives: transcranial direct current stimulation

Neuroelectric Therapy for Managing Opioid Withdrawal

Posted on January 2, 2019 by JLake

Urgent need for improved management of opioid withdrawal This is the second post in a series on non-medication approaches for alcohol and drug abuse. Opioid addiction is a public health crisis in the U.S. It is estimated that as many … Continue reading →

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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Depressed Mood

Posted on January 10, 2018 by JLake

Introduction Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) also called microcurrent electrical stimulation or cranioelectrotherapy stimulation (CES), is a technique that applies extremely weak electrical current to the head and neck to treat mental health problems. In a recent blog post I … Continue reading →

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Cranioelectrotherapy Stimulation (CES): An Important Emerging Therapy

Posted on December 20, 2017 by JLake

How cranioelectrotherapy stimulation works Cranioelectrotherapy stimulation (CES), also called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) or microcurrent electrical stimulation, is based on the application of extremely weak electrical current to the head and neck to treat anxiety, depressed mood, insomnia, and … Continue reading →

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