Key Takeaways

A biofeedback patch can help people manage drug or alcohol cravings

The patch monitors heart rate and informs users when their stress levels are rising

Patients respond with breathing exercises and other training that helps them cope

FRIDAY, Oct. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A “stress coach” smart patch can help people struggling with addiction or alcoholism manage their anxiety and cravings, lowering their risk of relapse, a new study shows.

The biofeedback patch provides people with real-time monitoring of their heart rate, which can become erratic for folks stressed out by drug or alcohol cravings, researchers said.

Overall, people using the patch had a 64% reduction in their alcohol and drug use compared to others in treatment for substance use disorders , researche

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