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Are there any medications that help you reduce alcohol abuse?
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Dr. Riga Pembaanswered
Internal Medicine 31 years experience
Yes: Antabuse (disulfiram) is something that can be prescribed by your doctor to help reduce alcohol abuse. This causes a severe unpleasant flushing reaction when one drinks alcohol. Many cannot handle this and opt for other medications to help with alcohol withdrawal symptoms instead.
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Last updated Jun 24, 2014
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