Chemical aversion treatment of alcohol dependence

Developments in the application of chemical aversion therapy to the treatment of alcohol dependence are discussed. Historical factors leading to the early use of chemical aversion therapies are delineated and the theoretical underpinnings of chemical aversion interventions are evaluated. Ethical and...

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Published in:Drug and Alcohol Dependence 1991-12, Vol.29 (2), p.107-143
Main Authors: Howard, Matthew O., Elkins, Ralph L., Rimmele, Carl, Smith, James W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcoholism - psychology
Alcoholism - rehabilitation
Alcoholism and acute alcohol poisoning
alcoholism treatment
Aversive Therapy - methods
Biological and medical sciences
chemical aversion
Conditioning, Classical
emetic aversion
Emetics - therapeutic use
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Medical sciences
pharmacological aversion
Toxicology
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Summary:Developments in the application of chemical aversion therapy to the treatment of alcohol dependence are discussed. Historical factors leading to the early use of chemical aversion therapies are delineated and the theoretical underpinnings of chemical aversion interventions are evaluated. Ethical and procedural considerations are addressed and an assessment of the efficacy of the therapy is attempted. Future research activities that would lead to refinement of chemical aversion therapy protocols are highlighted. The effectiveness of chemical aversion treatment of alcohol dependence is discussed vis-a-vis production of conditioned alcohol-aversion and treatment outcome.
ISSN:0376-8716
1879-0046
DOI:10.1016/0376-8716(91)90042-W