TMS for Addictions

Breaking the Cycle: A New Approach to Addiction Recovery

Addiction is more than a habit — it’s a complex brain condition that affects decision-making, self-control, and emotional regulation. At Sleep TMS & Wellness Psychiatry, we offer an advanced, medication-free approach to addiction treatment through Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

TMS works by gently stimulating specific areas of the brain involved in impulse control and motivation, helping to reduce cravings and improve cognitive balance. For many patients, it becomes a powerful complement to therapy, counseling, and lifestyle change — helping restore control, clarity, and confidence on the journey to recovery.

How TMS Helps with Addiction

According to the neurocognitive model of addiction, drug dependence is closely linked to dysfunction in the brain’s reward circuits & dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC). These regions control decision-making, focus, and inhibition — all of which are weakened in addiction.

Research shows that repeated stimulation of the DLPFC can help restore normal brain activity and improve executive function, leading to:

Reduced cravings and compulsive behaviors
Better emotional regulation
Improved attention and impulse control
Greater motivation for sustained recovery

A randomized, double-blind study (Alizadehgoradel et al., 2020) demonstrated that repeated stimulation of the DLPFC not only reduces drug cravings but also strengthens cognitive control — an essential step in long-term addiction recovery.

A Personalized, Compassionate Treatment Plan

Every patient’s path to recovery is different. That’s why Dr. Gupta and our clinical team design each TMS treatment plan around your specific needs and history. TMS is non-invasive, safe, and well-tolerated — making it an excellent adjunct therapy for those struggling with:

Alcohol use disorder
Substance or stimulant addiction (including methamphetamine)
Behavioral addictions such as gambling or compulsive eating

Take the First Step Toward Healing

Recovery begins with understanding that you’re not alone — and that real change is possible.

Learn how TMS Therapy can support your addiction recovery plan and help restore balance to your mind and life.