Virtual reality to be used in UK trial to help people beat cocaine addiction
by Ian Sample Science editor from Science | The Guardian on (#6RJ56)
Research is one of 11 projects part of a 12m government plan to reduce drug overdoses with new technology
Researchers are building a virtual reality world to help people overcome their cocaine addiction by repeatedly exposing them to tempting scenarios in a safe environment.
The project draws on the experiences of drug users to create tailored 3D experiences, such as being alone in a flat or at a party with friends, where people can be immersed via a VR headset in realistic situations that trigger the urge to take drugs.
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