Tobacco-induced brain region

The group of researchers at the University of Southern California (UCLA) has discovered the region in the brain. The lead researcher, Antoine Bechara, said that a brain region, called an insula, plays an important role in fighting smoking addiction.

In addition, the insula region also has implications for abandoning the habit of certain drugs such as cocaine or methamphetamine.

Scientists discovered the phenomenon after a heavy smoker, about 40 cigarettes / day, suffered a stroke and the brain's insula region was affected. After that incident, this person suddenly no longer craved for smoking.

The group continued to study the medical history of 69 tobacco addicts before hurting some areas of the brain. Results showed that 13 people after the insula region injury all quit smoking afterwards. In it, 12 people have quit the drug only 1 day after the incident.

The study also found that some patients who have been injured in other areas of the brain also give up smoking habits, but according to scientists who are affected by the insula region seem to be able to quit smoking permanently. .

According to scientists, this new study can help professionals find safe and effective therapies for people who want to quit smoking.