At SeeBeyond Medicine, we offer a pioneering approach to alcohol addiction recovery that goes beyond conventional treatments. Our Enhanced TMS Protocol addresses the underlying brain circuit dysfunction that drives cravings and dependency, helping you reclaim control without relying solely on medications or willpower.
The Alcohol Addiction Struggle: When You’ve Tried Everything
Have you tried multiple times to control or stop your drinking, only to find yourself returning to old patterns?
Do you experience overwhelming cravings that seem beyond your control?
Has traditional talk therapy or 12-step programs helped somewhat, but not enough to maintain lasting sobriety?
Are you concerned about the side effects of medication-assisted treatments like naltrexone or disulfiram?
Do you feel trapped in a cycle of abstinence and relapse that leaves you feeling hopeless?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, your struggle isn’t simply a matter of willpower. Modern neuroscience reveals that chronic alcohol use fundamentally alters brain function, creating powerful changes in the brain’s reward circuitry that can persist long after detoxification.
This is why chemical solutions like medications often fall short of fixing what is, at its core, an electrical circuit dysfunction. When alcohol has rewired your brain’s circuits, you need a solution that can speak directly to those circuits and help normalize their function.
What is TMS Therapy for Alcohol Addiction?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-approved, non-invasive therapy that uses focused magnetic pulses to stimulate specific brain regions involved in addiction. While traditional treatments focus primarily on managing withdrawal or providing psychological support, TMS addresses the actual brain dysfunction that drives alcohol dependency.
Research shows that alcohol addiction affects three key brain networks:
- The Reward System (including the nucleus accumbens): In addiction, this circuit becomes hyperresponsive to alcohol and related cues but underresponsive to natural rewards. This creates intense cravings and diminished pleasure from normal activities.
- The Salience Network: This acts as your brain’s “switchboard” for determining what deserves attention. In addiction, the SN becomes biased toward alcohol-related cues, making everyday triggers (stress, certain locations, social situations) powerful prompts for cravings.
- The Central Executive Network (CEN): This prefrontal brain region controls decision-making and impulse control. Chronic alcohol use weakens this network, reducing your ability to resist cravings even when you consciously want to stop.
TMS works by delivering targeted magnetic pulses to normalize the activity of these dysregulated circuits. By stimulating the prefrontal cortex (particularly the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex or DLPFC), TMS helps strengthen impulse control and decision-making capabilities while simultaneously reducing cravings by modulating the brain’s reward system.
Multiple clinical studies have shown that TMS can significantly reduce alcohol cravings, decrease consumption, and extend periods of abstinence when added to comprehensive treatment programs.
Why Our Alcohol Addiction Program is Different
At SeeBeyond Medicine, we optimize your brain, not just treat it.
Unlike traditional addiction programs that focus solely on psychological support or standard TMS clinics that offer only basic stimulation, our Enhanced TMS Protocol provides a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach designed to maximize your chances of lasting recovery.
Our unique protocol includes four powerful components:
Neurotransmitter Testing (Pre & Post-Treatment)
We don’t guess; we measure. Before and after your TMS treatment, we conduct advanced testing to track real changes in key neurotransmitters affected by alcohol addiction, including dopamine, serotonin, GABA, and glutamate. This allows us to tailor your treatment plan to your specific neurochemical imbalances and track your biological progress.
Calm IV Therapy
Chronic alcohol use depletes essential nutrients critical for brain recovery and neurotransmitter production. During your TMS sessions, we provide specialized intravenous therapy formulated with magnesium, B-complex vitamins, and other neurorestorative compounds. These nutrients support liver detoxification, reduce withdrawal symptoms, calm the nervous system, and create the optimal biochemical environment for your brain to heal while responding to TMS.
Integrated Acupuncture Sessions
Research shows that combining acupuncture with TMS significantly enhances clinical outcomes. Acupuncture helps reduce cravings, decrease anxiety, improve sleep quality, and increase levels of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)—a protein essential for brain healing and the formation of new, healthier neural pathways.
Health Coach Brain Health Sessions
Your recovery continues beyond our clinic walls. Our health coach provides personalized guidance on evidence-based nutrition for addiction recovery, stress management techniques, sleep hygiene, and targeted supplementation. You’ll learn practical strategies to manage triggers, reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar (which can drive cravings), and support your brain’s healing process.
This integrated approach addresses not just the electrical dysfunction in your brain circuits, but also the nutritional deficiencies, inflammatory patterns, and lifestyle factors that can perpetuate addiction. We don’t just help you stop drinking; we help heal your brain from the inside out.
Your Partners in Healing in NY and CT
Choosing to address alcohol dependency is a profound step toward reclaiming your life, and you don’t have to walk this path alone. At SeeBeyond Medicine, Dr. Joon Lee and our team combine evidence-based medicine with a functional, whole-person approach that treats you with dignity and respect.
We understand that addiction is not a moral failing but a complex brain disorder that requires sophisticated treatment. Our team listens to your unique story, respects your journey, and crafts an individualized recovery plan based on your specific needs, biology, and goals.
Our Enhanced TMS Protocol for alcohol addiction is available at both our Scarsdale, NY, and Greenwich, CT locations, providing convenient access to this advanced care throughout the tri-state area. Both clinics offer a serene, private environment where you can receive treatment discreetly and comfortably.
Whether you’re seeking help after multiple relapses or looking for a more effective first-line approach than traditional programs can offer, our physician-led team is committed to providing the comprehensive support you need to achieve lasting recovery.
Is TMS for Alcohol Addiction Right for You?
Our Enhanced TMS Protocol may be an ideal solution if:
- You have made multiple attempts to reduce or stop drinking but struggle with persistent cravings
- You want to address the root neurobiological causes of your addiction, not just manage symptoms
- You’re concerned about the side effects or limitations of medication-assisted treatments
- You’re looking for a non-pharmacological approach that can complement your recovery program
- You’ve maintained periods of sobriety but find yourself vulnerable to relapse
- You prefer a comprehensive, whole-person approach that addresses brain function, nutrition, and lifestyle
- You value private, personalized care in a non-judgmental setting
TMS has received FDA approval for conditions including depression and OCD, and its application for alcohol addiction is backed by compelling clinical evidence. Numerous research studies demonstrate that TMS effectively reduces cravings, significantly extends periods of abstinence, and enhances overall quality of life for individuals with alcohol use disorder. At SeeBeyond Medicine, we utilize these evidence-based protocols as part of our comprehensive treatment approach.
For your safety and optimal treatment outcomes, patients experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms should complete medical detoxification before beginning TMS therapy. Our expert team will assess your specific situation and seamlessly coordinate your care pathway, ensuring you receive appropriate medical support at every stage of your recovery journey.
Begin Your Journey to Lasting Relief
Freedom from alcohol dependency is possible when you address the root neurobiological causes of addiction. At SeeBeyond Medicine, we’ve helped numerous patients break free from the grip of alcohol, even those who had tried multiple other approaches without success.
Our Enhanced TMS Protocol masks your cravings and helps heal the brain circuits that drive them. By combining cutting-edge brain stimulation with comprehensive functional medicine, we provide the most thorough approach to alcohol recovery available.
This is not about willpower or moral strength. This is about correcting a brain circuit disorder with the most advanced tools medical science can offer, delivered with compassion and respect for your individual journey.
Contact SeeBeyond Medicine today to book your consultation and discover if our Enhanced TMS Protocol is the key to your recovery.
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