The neuroscience of addiction: Insights into treatment strategies through the multidimensional addiction behaviour scale
This chapter explores the neurobiological underpinnings of addiction, focusing on the brain regions involved in reward, stress, and self- regulation. It emphasizes the role of neuroplasticity in perpetuating addictive behaviours and explores both genetic and environmental factors that contribute to addiction susceptibility. Various treatment modalities are evaluated, including pharmacology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), with an emphasis on the importance of personalized care through precision medicine. The chapter highlights the utility of the Multidimensional Addiction Behaviour Scale (MABS) as a comprehensive framework for assessing addiction, offering a detailed examination of its dimensions and variables. Additionally, mindfulness and compassion- based interventions are explored as vital components in the development of effective treatment protocols. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Advancing Medical Research Through Neuroscience;pp.257-288
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