The Government should tackle Britain's opioid epidemic by starting trials which involve implanting microchips in drug addicts' brains, say scientists. The treatment - known as deep brain stimulation (DBS) - has long been used for movement disorders like Parkinson's, where it helps people control tremors. The Government should tackle Britain's opioid epidemic (file image) by starting trials which involve implanting microchips in drug addicts' brains, say scientists. In fact, the first clinical trial of DBS for methamphetamine addiction is currently being conducted in Shanghai's Ruijin Hospital, along with parallel trials for opioid addiction. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) helps to control movement problems and is the main type of surgery used to treat Parkinson's.

Source: Daily Mail May 19, 2019 16:18 UTC