Augmented reality in addiction: Promises and challenges

Comments on an article by Christine Vinci et al. (see record 2020-43919-001). Vinci et al. have produced a succinct and well-written argument for the inclusion of augmented reality (AR) in research and clinical practice for addictive behavior. Reading Vinci et al.’s article reveals just how far this field has progressed in a relatively brief period and, more importantly, suggests how much can be done to integrate methods such as virtual reality and AR into clinical assessment and intervention. Their stimulating piece offers numerous angles on which to elaborate, and we will focus on just a few that caught our attention. Another advantage of integrating EMA with AR, and one noted by Vinci et al. is that exposure protocols could be adjusted on the fly, based on in-the-moment data. Vinci et al. have provided a valuable service to the addiction research and practitioner communities, and we hope and anticipate that their article will stimulate a host of exciting AR-related projects. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)