Reducing Opioid Addiction: Study on Transcranial Laser Therapy

A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry investigated the effectiveness of unilateral transcranial photobioimodulation, specifically using LED devices, in reducing opioid cravings. The study focused on the brain's role in stimulating addictive behaviors and the correlation between addictive behaviors and a specific hemisphere of the brain. The research found that by treating the hemisphere more involved in addictive behaviors with light therapy, a significant reduction in opioid cravings was observed. There was also a demonstration of the elimination of the placebo effect in the study design, providing evidence for the actual impact of light therapy on brain function.