1Chinese Academy of Sciences Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Disease and School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, China
2School of Humanities and Social Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, China
3Center for Biomedical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, China
4Center of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China

Abstract 

Tobacco consumption is one of the leading causes of preventable death worldwide. However, it is difficult to give up smoking by relying on the help of traditional treatments only. Recent years have witnessed emerging positive evidence that non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS), such as transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct-current stimulation, can reduce smoking-related behaviors. Although their potential has been implied by advances in research, several methodological issues restrict the clinical application of NIBS to treating nicotine dependence. In this review, we critically evaluate related studies and give suggestions for future research and applications to meet these challenges.

Keywords

TMS, tDCS, NIBS, Nicotine, Addiction

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