- Uses classical conditioning of the behaviourist approach
- Works by pairing the abused substance with something unpleasant, commonly an emetic (substance that causes nausea and vomiting)
Before Treatment
Emetic (UCS) --> Nausea and vomiting (UCR)
During Treatment
Emetic (UCS) + Alcohol (NS) --> Nausea and vomiting (UCR)
After Treatment
Alcohol (CS) --> Nausea and vomiting (CR)
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