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Could there be a drug that makes an acholic sick if they take it?
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Antabuse/disulfiram: This medication blocks the body's ability to break down alcohol, leading unpleasant effects and feeling sick. It should be used as part of psychosocial therapy to help a person stop using alcohol. This would include aa, having a sponsor, rehabilitation. Antabuse (disulfiram) has potential side effects (even if the person doesn't drink) and the liver must be monitored and is prescription only. In the us.
Answered 6/24/2014
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