Aversive conditioning has been successfully used to treat alcoholism, obesity, and smoking.

Aversive Conditioning

A form of behavior therapy that involves using negative stimuli to reduce or eliminate undesirable behaviors.

Alcoholism

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and obsession with alcohol, often leading to health problems and impaired social functioning.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that presents a risk to health, typically measured by body mass index (BMI).