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Alcohol Deterrents
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Definition
: Substances interfering with the metabolism of ethyl alcohol, causing unpleasant side effects thought to discourage the drinking of alcoholic beverages. Alcohol deterrents are used in the treatment of alcoholism.
consider also ALCOHOLISM /drug ther
Other names
Deterrents, Alcohol
Substances having this pharmacologic action:
metadoxine
;
Disulfiram
;
daidzin
;
acamprosate