The abuse of addictive substances can lead to legal and public health problems, causing great harm to individuals, families, and society. Addictive substances cause behavioral changes and cognitive dysfunction by affecting the release of neurotransmitters and causing neuroplastic changes in the brain. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation(rTMS)is a non-invasive neuromodulation method for treating substance use disorders, which can improve craving behavior and cognitive impairment of patients. This article reviews recent studies of this treatment and discusses new avenues for the treatment of substance use disorders.