Addictions don’t always improve sufficiently with medication and/or psychotherapy. In some cases, cravings (intense desire to use drugs or gamble) and difficulty controlling impulses persist despite treatment.
Dr. Lafuente, a specialist in Clinical Neurophysiology, has extensive experience in non-invasive neuromodulation techniques supported by scientific evidence. These techniques can help reduce cravings and improve impulse control, as well as help regulate mood and decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression that often accompany addictive disorders.
When addiction persists or there is a high risk of relapse, neuromodulation can be a useful support within a comprehensive plan. Techniques such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS, or TMS) are used to modulate brain circuits involved in craving, decision-making, and stimulus control.
It is a medical treatment that gently and in a controlled manner stimulates areas of the brain related to depression. It requires no surgery or anesthesia and is performed in the office under medical supervision. The goal is to reactivate brain circuits involved in motivation, energy, and emotional regulation.
It is a medical treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate, in a controlled manner, areas of the brain related to self-control, emotional regulation, and reward circuits. The goal is to modulate the response to stimuli that trigger cravings, facilitate impulse control, and improve emotional stability. It requires neither surgery nor anesthesia.
Yes. It is a medical treatment that has been used for years in hospitals and specialized centers. In most cases, the side effects are mild and temporary.
It is recommended as an adjunct treatment when, despite appropriate intervention, cravings, urges, or the risk of relapse persist, or when there are associated symptoms of anxiety and depression. It is always prescribed after a personalized clinical assessment and as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
The sessions are simple and well-tolerated. You remain seated and awake while the stimulation is applied in a controlled and supervised manner; no anesthesia or sedation is required. Afterward, you can resume your normal day.
During application, you may feel tapping or light pressure on your scalp. This is generally a tolerable sensation and is not considered painful, although it may be uncomfortable for some people at first.
The duration depends on the protocol: some sessions last around 20–40 minutes. The number of sessions depends on your case and is determined after a personalized clinical assessment.
Yes. It can be used as a complementary treatment. It is usually integrated with psychotherapy, relapse prevention programs, and, when indicated, medication for symptom control and abstinence maintenance.
It varies from person to person. Some notice changes in cravings, anxiety, or impulse control in the first few weeks, while others notice them later. Follow-up is conducted to adjust the plan based on your progress.
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Avenida de los Argonautas, s/n, 29631 Benalmádena, Málaga
Rincón Salud 101
Cam. la Palmilla, 6 (La Rosaleda Stadium), 29011 Málaga
