The present report discusses the effectiveness of aversive smoking in the elimination of smoking behavior of a 27-yr.-old female. Treatment involved nine sessions of aversive smoking (handling cigarette litter, warm stale, smoky air and rapid smoking). The drinking of water was encouraged as a substitute behavior. Total cessation occurred within 2 wk. Subsequent booster aversive-smoking sessions were administered as requested by S. Follow-up sessions at 3 and 6 mo. show no relapse.
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