Therapies For Addiction Flashcards
1
Q
What is aversion therapy
A
-attempts to help people stop their addictive behaviours by pairing the behaviour with an unpleasant stimuli which results in unpleasant feelings
2
Q
Example of aversion therapy
A
Using an emetic which causes vomiting
3
Q
Electrical aversion therapy
A
Painful but safe shock if they carry on with their behaviour
4
Q
Evaluate aversion theory
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Weakness- only effective in short term
-High dropout rate, raises ethical concerns
5
Q
Self management programmes
A
- AA
- 12 step process
- begin with acceptance of addiction, steps taken help with of a sponsor, who can offer individual support
