Aversion Therapy (Noun)
Meaning
Any technique of behavior modification that uses unpleasant stimuli in a controlled fashion to alter behavior in a therapeutic way; primarily used for alcoholism or drug abuse (but with little success).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor was skeptical about recommending aversion therapy to treat her patient's chronic addiction to nicotine.
- Many critics argue that the use of aversion therapy is inhumane and often ineffective in treating individuals struggling with substance abuse.
- In an attempt to overcome his addiction, John signed up for an aversion therapy program that used a combination of electric shocks and unpleasant images.
- Despite limited success rates, some rehabilitation centers still incorporate aversion therapy into their treatment plans for patients struggling with opioid addiction.
- Aversion therapy has been widely discredited as a viable treatment option for alcoholism due to its punishing nature and lack of long-term benefits.