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Focused Ultrasound Curbs Severe Meth Addiction Without Brain Surgery

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A woman suffering from a severe methamphetamine addiction appeared to find relief through a single session of noninvasive focused ultrasound treatment. The procedure targeted specific areas of the brain without requiring any surgical intervention. Traditional treatment methods had failed to address her addiction over several years, leaving brain surgery as a potential last resort. The focused ultrasound session achieved results that years of conventional therapy could not. The case highlights the emerging potential of sound-based neurotechnology as a treatment for serious addiction disorders.

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