What does the cryptic crossword clue "Treatment of initially acute hysteria proven to work (8,7)" mean?

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What is the answer to "Treatment of initially acute hysteria proven to work (8,7)"?

The answer is AVERSION THERAPY.

Treatment of initially acute hysteria proven to work (8,7)

Times Cryptic #28879 | 5 Down | 2024-04-01

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Anagram of A[cute] HYSTERIA PROVEN.

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