Experimental brain surgery may help some people overcome drug addiction

Experimental brain surgery may help some people overcome drug addiction

When her son bounced up the steep stone steps and through the door of the house he shared with his mother and father, Gina Buckhalter was wary. It was no secret that Gerod was a heavy drug user, addicted to opioids for more than half his 33 years.Gina was used to surprises, but this day brought a big one. He said, They actually approached me about having brain surgery for addiction, she recalls. And I literally wanted to pass out on the floor.Th…