New wearable patch designed to reduce drug and alcohol cravings

By Stephen Beech

A special wearable patch reduces drug and alcohol cravings , according to new research.

The device can help people with substance use disorders manage stress and lower their risk of relapse, say American scientists.

Former addicts who got a biofeedback device had less negative emotions, reported fewer cravings for booze or drugs and were 64% less likely to use substances on any given day.

The patch was developed by researchers at Mass General Brigham non-profit integrated healthcare system in Massachusetts.

Study corresponding author Dr. David Eddie, a Mass General Brigham psychologist, said: “One of the hallmarks of early addiction recovery is poor self-awareness of emotional states.

“People in recovery can experience a lot of stress, but they often don’t have g