Relapse-prevention training to treat substance misuse differs from aversion therapy in that the goal is to:
A) stop using the substance completely.
B) gain control over one's use of the substance.
C) slow the development of tolerance over time.
D) offset the negative effects of using the substance.

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Relapse-prevention training focuses on helping individuals gain control over their substance use by teaching coping skills to handle situations that might lead to relapse, whereas aversion therapy aims to create a negative reaction to the substance to deter its use.

Relapse-Prevention Training to Treat Substance Misuse Differs from Aversion Therapy