Antabuse (Noun)
Meaning
A drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Antabuse to help his patient overcome his drinking problem.
- Regular doses of Antabuse have been shown to reduce the incidence of relapse among recovering alcoholics.
- He felt dizzy and started to vomit after taking a sip of beer while on Antabuse.
- As part of her treatment program, she was required to take Antabuse every morning and attend counseling sessions.
- The clinic's goal is to wean patients off Antabuse eventually, replacing the drug with counseling and support groups.