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Virtual Reality Helps Addicts Prepare for Cravings
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Can resisting temptation in the virtual world help addicts say no in reality? University of Houston Associate Professor of Social Work Patrick Bordnick is has alcohol-dependent individuals donning virtual reality helmets to answer this question. So far, the answer appears to be yes. Forty participants not receiving treatment for their dependency were placed in alcohol-laden virtual environments such as bars and parties. The environments included featured alcoholic drinks within easy reach, aromas associated with the settings and computer generated characters.
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