INTERVIEW: Dr. Fred Schiffer on Dual Brain Psychology and Photobiomodulation
Can photobiomodulation help treat those who suffer from opioid disorders?
Laser Therapy Institute Podcast · Jason Rountree, DC, RMSK, CMLSO
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Show Notes
In this hour-long episode, Dr. Rountree is joined by Dr. Fredric Schiffer, a board-certified physician, and psychiatrist who is a research associate at McLean Hospital. Dr. Schiffer and his associates have published stunning new research on using light to stimulate the brain directly. Dr. Schiffer discusses his concept of dual brain psychology and photobiomodulation for opioid use disorders, addiction, anxiety, PTSD, and depression.
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Studies mentioned in this episode:
A Novel Treatment of Opioid Cravings With an Effect Size of .73 for Unilateral Transcranial Photobiomodulation Over Sham
LTI podcast summary - STUDY: Laser Treatment for Opioid Addiction
An Effective and Safe Novel Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder: Unilateral Transcranial Photobiomodulation
LTI podcast summary - STUDY: PBM for Opioid Use Disorder
Dr. Shiffer's book: Of Two Minds
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