Virtual reality helps cure real addictions / Vnunet, 29 April 2008
http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2215463/virtual-reality-helps-cure-real
Robert Jaques
"Scientists believe that virtual worlds can help patients in therapy to overcome addictions. A new study by University of Houston associate professor Patrick Bordnick reveals that a virtual reality environment can provide a safe haven in which patients can practise how to say 'no' when offered drugs or alcohol."