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==Scientific studies==

==Scientific studies==

Opponents of reparative therapy have argued that no scientific studies have ever been done on its effectiveness, but Spitzer conducted a study. His study was published in a scientific journal two years later.<ref>Arch Sex Behav. 2003 Oct;32(5):403-17; discussion 419-72.</ref>

Opponents of reparative therapy have argued that no scientific studies have ever been done on its effectiveness, but Spitzer conducted a study. His study was published in a scientific journal two years later.<ref>Arch Sex Behav. 2003 Oct;32(5):403-17; discussion 419-72.</ref>  However, Spitzer retracted his study in 2012.<ref>[http://prospect.org/article/my-so-called-ex-gay-life]</ref>  

* "In 1990, the American Psychological Association stated that scientific evidence does not show that conversion therapy works and that it can do more harm than good."<ref> [http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_expr.htm Statements by professional organizations on Reparative Therapy]</ref>

* "In 1990, the American Psychological Association stated that scientific evidence does not show that conversion therapy works and that it can do more harm than good."<ref> [http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_expr.htm Statements by professional organizations on Reparative Therapy]</ref>