Treatment of alcoholism and compulsive gambling

Instead of triggering anxiety, these environments trigger stress in many of those affected and are therefore equally suitable for exposure. As a therapist, you can observe the behavior of your patients here and obtain feedback.

Description of the scenario

Your patient starts off in the entrance area of a bar and can either go to the bar itself or to the slot machines. Three slot machines are occupied and one is free. Depending on the treatment, the therapist has different options.

• Click on “bar“: The slot machines disappear and the focus is on the bar.
• Click on “gambling”: The slot machines are then more noticeable due to the lights and noises and thus should entice the patient.

For the patients, there are the following interaction possibilities:

• They move through the room either by themselves or by clicking on the teleport points.
• At the bar they can choose different drinks by clicking on a drinks list.
• They can pick up the drink they have ordered and carry it or put it back.
• They can activate the free slot machine by pressing a button and win something.