antabuse

/ˈæntəˌbjus/
noun
  1. A drug that causes unpleasant effects (such as nausea) when alcohol is consumed, used to treat alcoholism.
    • She knew that taking antabuse meant she couldn't have even a sip of wine.
    • Antabuse works by making a person feel sick if they drink alcohol.
    • The doctor prescribed antabuse to help him stop drinking.
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