What does aversion therapy aim to achieve?

Aversion therapy specifically aims to create a strong negative emotional response to a behavior or stimulus that is deemed undesirable. This is often achieved by associating the unwanted behavior with a negative outcome, such as nausea, discomfort, or other unpleasant sensations. For instance, in cases of substance abuse, a person may be given medications that induce sickness when they consume alcohol, thereby fostering an aversion to drinking. The goal is to decrease the likelihood of the undesirable behavior by instilling a sense of dislike or hatred towards the behavior or substance in question, making it a powerful tool in behavioral modification practices.