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aversion therapy



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About 15 years ago, Australian scientists designed a kind of aversion therapy.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 11, 2023

A man subjected to electric shock aversion therapy in the 1970s to stop him being gay has welcomed plans to ban conversion therapy.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2023

When I finish an episode, I feel like I’ve just wrapped a session of aversion therapy.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2020

Burgs tells me his silent retreats and meditation courses are a form of aversion therapy, whereby people can confront their fear of doing nothing until it eventually dissipates.

From The Guardian • Dec. 27, 2019

A spokesperson for QUB has expressed regret for the use of aversion therapy.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2019