Deep brain stimulation and compulsive-disorder burden

What experts have said about Deep brain stimulation and compulsive-disorder burden

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1. Casey HalpernNegativeMay 7, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

   Deep brain stimulation has treated roughly 200,000 people, versus compulsive-disorder problems affecting 50 million Americans.

   “You know, we've only done about 200,000 deep brain stimulation surgeries ever. So I mean, the problem we're talking about here is 50 million Americans.”

   Listen at 36:00

   Open the episode · Essentials: Compulsive Behaviors & Deep Brain Stimulation | Dr. Casey Halpern

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