In recent years, neurosurgery has been used to treat a few people suffering from severe, intractable _____ disorder.

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Neurosurgery, specifically a type called deep brain stimulation (DBS), has been used as a treatment for severe cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It involves implanting electrodes into a specific brain area and then delivering a continuous electrical stimulation to alter the brain's activity. This treatment is only used for people who have not responded to other treatments and whose OCD is severely affecting their quality of life.

In Recent Years, Neurosurgery Has Been Used to Treat a Few