Low-Level Laser Therapy: The Way a Laser Clinic in Toronto Gets Rid of Addiction

"Coupled with counseling, low-level laser therapy helped him overcome his addiction by altering what his brain thinks about a stick. It took some time before the effect kicked in, but once it did, he felt like he didn't want to see another cigarette stick again. While nicotine drives the body to crave for more of the drug, low-level laser therapy offered at a Toronto laser clinic does the same, i.e., influence the body to desire more of the therapy. The difference is that the laser doesn't do anything harmful. By telling the brain to release endorphins like dopamine without the nicotine present, the body can be satisfied minus the harmful stuff. Experts say low-level laser therapy can help a patient overcome any withdrawal symptoms associated with nicotine for less than a week. If used with addiction counseling therapy, the recovery period may take weeks or months. Think of it as tricking the brain into satisfying the body, but for a healthier cause."

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