Continuous Theta-Burst Stimulation Improves Long-Term Outcomes in Alcohol Use Disorder by Modulating a Craving-Related Dynamic Network

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by craving. While continuous theta-burst stimulation (cTBS) shows promise for AUD, its long-term effects on drinking reduction and underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We evaluated the 12-month efficacy of right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) cTBS for reducing alcohol consumption and identified associated neural and molecular mechanisms.