This webinar provides an overview of virtual reality, focusing on its potential application in helping people to quit nicotine use. It includes a brief review of the early developments in virtual reality technology and its historical applications in the healthcare industry. The webinar focuses on the current applications of virtual reality to treat nicotine use, highlighting the mechanisms through which it aims to support nicotine cessation interventions. An overview of the research findings on virtual reality to treat nicotine use is provided, including numerous examples of specific studies in this field. The webinar concludes by examining the future possible applications and developments of virtual reality alongside ethical considerations, research gaps, and key takeaways. 

Learning Objectives:

• Provide the rationale and purpose for utilizing evidence-based nicotine treatment strategies.
• Define and describe evidence-based nicotine treatment strategies.
• Examine the behavioral health therapies and FDA-approved medications for treating tobacco/nicotine use.