An alcoholic who is highly motivated to stop drinking and who understands the possibly severe consequences of treatment may be prescribed the drug called Antabuse.This medication is an example of an _____________ treatment for alcoholism.
A) agonist (substitution)
B) antagonist
C) aversive
D) AA

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Antabuse is an example of an aversive treatment for alcoholism because it produces extremely unpleasant physical reactions, such as nausea and vomiting, when alcohol is consumed. The negative reinforcement created by the aversive effects of alcohol consumption is intended to discourage the individual from drinking.

An Alcoholic Who Is Highly Motivated to Stop Drinking and Who