Transforming Addiction Treatment with Immersive VR Therapy

MindTrack 360 blends evidence-based psychological approaches with immersive Virtual Reality to help people build the awareness, skills, and strength to move forward in recovery.

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How MindTrack 360 Helps?

MindTrack 360 offers a completely new way to support people struggling with addiction. By combining modern psychology with immersive technology, we help people step out of their day-to-day environment and into a focused space for reflection, skill-building, and real-world practice.

The Science Behind Our Approach

MindTrack 360 draws on well-established, evidence-based psychological methods shown to support lasting recovery.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) are two of the most widely used approaches in addiction treatment. However, traditional web-based or paper-based CBT and MI programs often suffer from high dropout rates, as users may struggle to stay engaged and motivated throughout the process.

By integrating these principles into an immersive VR setting, users not only learn about change — they experience it firsthand, in ways that feel immediate and relevant.

The Power of Virtual Reality in Recovery

Virtual Reality places the user in a new environment—away from everyday distractions—where they can truly engage with the material. It helps individuals enter a ‘flow state,’ promoting deeper reflection and learning.

MindTrack 360 recreates realistic, emotionally resonant scenarios where users can:

  • Explore and clarify their personal values to strengthen intrinsic motivation for change
  • Identify and manage emotional triggers in realistic, everyday contexts
  • Recognise and shift unhelpful thought patterns using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques
  • Build resilience by recognising and leveraging personal strengths
  • Practise setting achievable goals using SMART goal-setting and harm reduction strategies
  • Develop practical relapse prevention plans that reflect their own lives and challenges

These immersive experiences help users build confidence, improve emotional regulation, and develop skills to effectively handle real-life situations and make lasting, positive changes.

What’s Included?

MindTrack 360 is structured around a series of eight modules designed to gently guide the user through the change process:

  1. Starting Where You Are – Self-reflection and awareness
  2. What Matters Most to You? – Clarifying personal values and motivation
  3. Substances: The Good and the Bad – Honest exploration of substance use
  4. Understanding Your Mind – CBT-based insights and coping tools
  5. Navigating Your Triggers – Identifying triggers and developing responses
  6. Building Your Strengths – Self-worth, resilience, and identity
  7. Goals You Can Reach – Goal-setting and harm reduction
  8. Your New Direction – Long-term planning and personal empowerment

Plus: Standalone mindfulness, grounding, anxiety and trauma support modules.

Who We Work With?

MindTrack 360 is designed for use by addiction treatment services, mental health professionals and recovery-focused charities.

Our goal is not to replace human support, but to strengthen it.

MindTrack 360 is effective as a standalone resource for independent use, and it also supports frontline clinicians by allowing them to review their clients’ VR exercises to facilitate meaningful follow-up discussions.

We work with:

Drugs & Alcohol

We are currently working with two Northern Ireland based charities on a research project involving over 80 service users.

Gambling & Gaming

We’re exploring a research partnership with a London-based university and a Plymouth-based charity to evaluate how immersive VR can support individuals facing challenges with gambling and gaming. These issues often affect similar demographics—tech-savvy, younger adults—making VR a natural and engaging platform for intervention, reflection, and skill-building.

Youth

We’re actively seeking partners for a project focused on young adults aged 18–24. This age group is highly familiar with immersive technology and often underserved by traditional addiction services. We believe MindTrack 360 offers a uniquely engaging and accessible way to support early intervention and positive change.

Probation

There is a high overlap between people on probation and those facing challenges with drugs and alcohol. MindTrack 360 offers a constructive and engaging way for clients to use this time to reflect, build skills, and improve outcomes—not just for themselves, but also for their families, communities, and, ultimately, the public purse. We’re exploring opportunities to pilot the program in justice and community settings.

Project Team

Daithí Conlon

A specialist in non-12-step addiction recovery, Daithí has worked in partnership with leading psychologist Dr. Stanton Peele for over a decade.

Professor Anne Campbell

Professor of Social Work at Queen’s University Belfast, whose research focuses on trauma, substance use, and community-based recovery interventions.

Dr. Dominic Holmes

Director at eXRt, an award-winning immersive tech company with deep expertise in creating impactful virtual environments for healthcare and recovery.

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Questions about MindTrack 360

Can MindTrack 360 be used at home?

Absolutely! All you need is a Meta Quest 2 or 3 and an internet connection. You can download the app from the Meta Horizon store, log in, and get started.

Is MindTrack 360 backed by research?

Yes! MindTrack 360 blends evidence-based psychological approaches, including CBT and Motivational Interviewing, with immersive Virtual Reality. Studies show that VR can enhance treatment outcomes by improving engagement, self-reflection, and skill-building.

I am a therapist. Can I use the MindTrack 360 with my clients?

Yes! We offer administrator accounts for clinicians and organizations. This allows you to add clients, track their progress, and provide feedback—whether they complete the program in your clinic or at home

Can organizations integrate MindTrack 360 into their existing services?

Yes! We work with clinics, recovery centers, and healthcare providers to integrate VR-based addiction recovery into their services. Our admin dashboard allows professionals to monitor client progress, assign modules, and track engagement.

How is VR different from other online addiction recovery programs?

Unlike traditional online programs, MindTrack 360 creates a fully immersive, interactive experience that engages users more deeply. Studies show that VR can improve focus, reduce distractions, and enhance learning retention, leading to better outcomes.

Do I need prior VR experience to use MindTrack 360?

No prior experience is needed! The MindTrack 360 application is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive. Simple on-screen guidance and interactive exercises make it easy to navigate, even for first-time VR users.

Is my progress saved if I need to take a break?

Yes! Your progress is automatically saved as you complete exercises, so you can pick up where you left off at any time.

Peer Review Studies

A Systematic Review of Virtual Reality Therapies for Substance Use Disorders: Impact on Secondary Treatment Outcomes

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Use of virtual reality applications for addiction treatment

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Therapeutic digital gaming and VR to level-up treatment for addiction

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Want to Learn More?

We’re currently partnering with organisations across the UK and Ireland to pilot and expand access to MindTrack 360. If you are interested in learning more:

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