This is a presentation of a neuroscience pilot study involving 25 veterans who have experienced: Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), trauma, anxiety and depression. These conditions and symptoms are actually the underlying causes of addiction, also known as Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The sample involved: 21 men and 4 women, serving all military branches. Their substance abuse choices were: alcohol, heroin, cocaine, meth, and marijuana. All who were on prescription medications were addicted to their meds. It was noted that the side effects of the psychotropic meds were at least 5 negative side effects, with a predominant side effect of suicidal ideation. A research question that is difficult to prove, but common sense stands to consider, is that there may be a strong correlation between psychotropic medications and the high veteran suicide rate (20-40/day). The purpose of this study was to assist suffering veterans to achieve an optimally functioning brain with no medications.

As our physician assisted the veterans with medication titration, they were supplemented with a neuroscience product that contains Huperzine A, which enhances the reward sensation by decreasing acetylcholine metabolism, and N-acetylcysteine to regulate glutamate for better control of craving triggers. The product also includes 5-HTP for serotonin support and L-phenylalanine to support digestion and reduce food cravings. Simultaneously, each veteran received a series of LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System) which stimulates the 21 Standard EEG sites of the brain to create new neural pathways to allow the brain waves (alpha, delta, theta and beta) to function effectively.