How Virtual Reality Could Help Patients Battling Substance Use

The video discusses the use of virtual reality (VR) as a tool to aid in the recovery from substance use disorders. VR provides a realistic and safe environment for patients to experience and manage cravings and stress during therapy. Dr. Harbir Singh, an emergency room doctor, uses VR in detox processes and believes it can help in various treatment stages. While VR shows promise in understanding physiological reactions and treating disorders, more research is needed. VR has been explored for PTSD, anxiety, and phobias since the 1990s.

What challenges does Dr. Singh mention regarding the use of VR for substance use disorders?

In what ways has VR been used in the treatment of other mental health issues since the 1990s?