Addiction/Compulsive Behavior Recovery and Relapse Prevention Gaming Simulation Platform

摘要

A new method and gaming system for recovery and relapse prevention for individuals recovering from addictive and compulsive behavior including drugs and/or alcohol is described. The system employs a series of video games configured to reinforce recovery actions, including rehearsing and reinforcing refusal language, which facilitates and expedites the recovery of an individual that has experienced problems with drugs and/or alcohol. The games provide a means of practice and training negative responses to drugs in the game world to assist with drug refusal in real-world settings, and requires the player to employ physical movements as well as verbal commands similar to those used to say ‘no’ to drugs in reality. The system preferably requires the use of a motion detection system and microphone, such as a Microsoft Kinect™ accessory. The system provides an educational and entertaining outlet for players wishing to better their lives by refusing drugs and/or alcohol.