Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on addictive behavior and brain glucose metabolism in problematic online gamers.

Hyeonseok JeongJin Kyoung OhEun Kyoung ChoiJooyeon Jamie ImSujung YoonHelena KnotkovaMarom BiksonIn-Uk SongSang Hoon Lee Yong-An Chung

Published in: Journal of behavioral addictions (2020)

tDCS may be beneficial for problematic online gaming potentially through changes in self-control, motivation, and striatal/insular metabolism. Further larger studies with longer follow-up period are warranted to confirm our findings.

Keyphrases

transcranial direct current stimulation
working memory
health information
social media
resting state
functional connectivity
white matter
cerebral ischemia