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'Virtual reality' treatment shows promise for alcoholism

By Kathryn Doyle (Reuters Health) – A form of “virtual reality” therapy might help treat alcohol addiction, suggests a preliminary study from South Korea. The study involved only 10 patients with alcohol dependence. Participants first went through a week-long detox program, followed by virtual reality sessions using a 3D-television screen, twice a week for five weeks.