What are the ethical issues with aversion therapy?
Risk of harm: Antabuse can cause severe reactions if alcohol is consumed, and rapid smoking is unpleasant.
Compliance issues: Patients may avoid the treatment or drop out due to the unpleasant effects.
What is a more ethical alternative to aversion therapy?
• Covert sensitization is an ethical alternative where individuals imagine unpleasant experiences (like vomiting) when they think about their addiction.
