Aversive pharmacologic interventions pair ingestion of a substance with a noxious physical reaction. One of the most frequently used substances in this model of aversive conditioning is

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Antabuse is commonly used as an aversive pharmacologic intervention because it inhibits the breakdown of acetaldehyde, leading to a buildup of acetaldehyde and unpleasant physical reactions such as nausea, vomiting, and headache when alcohol is consumed. Naltrexone and methadone are used in the treatment of opioid addiction, while acetaldehyde is not used as a medication for aversive conditioning.

Aversive Pharmacologic Interventions Pair Ingestion of a Substance with a Noxious