Light Therapy as an optogenetic tool for addictive behaviors: Posing the Novel Technique

Abstract

Introduction: Addictive behaviors are continuously taking countless forms that significantly contribute to the global burden of mental health illnesses and strain care facilities. Achieving stability through the monoamine model appears to offer a potential solution to escape this uncontrollable cycle of vulnerability.

Method: Research studies were included based on criteria such as addiction, optogenetics, green colour, neurobiology, emotions, obsessions, and compulsions. Initial tools like Google Scholar and Web of Knowledge provided 7,215 results. Relevant data published between January 2018 and June 2022 was reviewed to offer the latest implications for researchers in this field. The in-depth study of the information concluded with findings presented as concrete directions for scientists to respond to.

Discussion and Conclusion: The review highlighted two valuable methods to translate existing knowledge into practice, addressing the alarming rise in the number of people experiencing obsessions and compulsions, which lead to various addictive behaviors. The model devised in the review emphasizes the need for innovative developments in optogenetic tools and therapeutic techniques for prevention, management, recovery, and relapse prevention.