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Exploring the Potential of the Web-Based Virtual World of Second Life to Improve Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes

by Andrew Isham; Bret Shaw; David Gustafson; Dick Dillon; James Spartz

Sep 11, 2008

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Provides an overview of Second Life, an Internet-based virtual world, and summarizes discussions among addiction recovery experts about integrating virtual reality into behavioral treatment as a way to teach patients new responses to real environments.

Exploring the Potential of the Web-Based Virtual World of Second Life to Improve Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes

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Network for the Improvement of Addiction Treatment

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

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English

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North America / United States

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Title: Exploring the Potential of the Web-Based Virtual World of Second Life to Improve Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes
Publication date 2008-09-11
Publication Year 2008
Authors Andrew Isham , Bret Shaw , David Gustafson , Dick Dillon , James Spartz
Copyright holder(s) Network for the Improvement of Addiction Treatment
Geographical Focus North America / United States
Keywords avatar , virtual , using second , virtual world , meeting participants
Document type Report/Whitepaper
Language English
URL: https://www.issuelab.org/resource/exploring-the-potential-of-the-web-based-virtual-world-of-second-life-to-improve-substance-abuse-treatment-outcomes.html
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