Abstinence Meds Flashcards
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Methadone
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Binds with opiate receptors in CNS to produce analgesic and euphoric effects
Prevents withdrawal symptoms
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Disulfiram - Antabuse
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Interferes with hepatic oxidation of alcohol, resulting in elevation of blood acetaldeyde levels
Ingesting alcohol with this med makes you deathly sick