Unique computer game could help treat alcoholism

Experts have developed a game that can help people to get rid of such serious diseases such as alcohol dependence.

According to ktelegram.com, this game was developed by researchers from a South Korean University Chung, says “Country of health”.

Today no reliable means of treatment of alcoholism, which would guarantee that the person will not return to this addiction.

Therefore, scientists decided to create a computer game that will help cure an alcohol addiction and some mental disorders, in particular, claustrophobia.

In the game the essence of the method is reflected in the use of the reception of the decay of the conditional reaction of the Association that affect the brain concerning emotions, begin to fade – that is, the patient undergoes three levels and gets rid of alcohol addiction.

The first level is designed for relaxing environment. It helps to get rid of obsessive thoughts (desire to drink).

The second level – the person offering to train will power. The player sees the virtual bar where people drink, and he offered to do the same.

The third level – the person sees information on the harmful effects of alcohol on the body. Thus is formed an aversion to spinnogo and a reluctance to drink in the future.

Now scientists have tested the game on 12 volunteers who suffer from alcoholism. The result – they have gone a constant desire to want to drink, they were able to learn to control their cravings for alcohol.

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