For individuals with depression and substance use disorders...

For individuals with depression and substance use disorders who are not responding to medications or other commonly used treatments, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can be a new option to consider.

TMS is a noninvasive procedure that incorporates short magnetic pulses to stimulate a specific location in the brain known to be associated with depression, usually the prefrontal cortex, an area that is partially responsible for mood regulation. The induction of electrical currents occurs from a treatment coil that influences neuron activity. As a result, neuroplasticity can occur, leading to the generation and modification of neural pathways. TMS is safe and FDA-approved for treating depression and is operated by a trained TMS technician.

What are the benefits of TMS?

• Benefits begin to arise at around three weeks of treatment...
• Maintenance sessions: Maintenance sessions may cost less than acute sessions.

On average, a single session of TMS therapy costs between $300 and $500. The total cost of treatment can range from $6,000 to $15,000.