Gaming Used to Help Veterans

A veteran’s hospital in Houston, Texas is making unconventional use of technology to help its patients.

“A virtual reality program, for example, will allow veterans with substance abuse problems to practice strategies of avoiding alcohol in an imaginary bar, complete with the smell of smoke and beer. Another test will monitor veterans’ brains while they play video games in an effort to gauge their problem-solving abilities.”

The former sounds like it would be useful in rehab centers as well.