Drug which increase levels of serotonin are effective in reducing OCD symptoms.
Supporting evidence for the role of the basal ganglia
DBS (Deep brain stimulation) that targets
loops in the basalganglia has been
effective at reducing symptoms.
Neural mechanisms may not cause OCD
People with OCD do have abnormalities in
neurotransmitterlevels and brainstructures. However, these biological abnormalities could
be the result of OCD, not a cause of it.
