The verbal aversion technique, previously used with alcoholics, drug addicts, and homosexuals, was used in the treatment of a 20-yr.-old promiscuous girl. After 10 sessions, the patient showed good improvement and 8 mo. after the therapy, is functioning fairly well.
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