Drinking

[chimney]

Is it true that there is a drug available on prescription that makes you vomit if mixed with alcohol? What's it called and how 'available' is it?

[stoo_pid]

Fraid I don't know the name of the drug but I can confirm it exists. It is given to alcoholics who have managed to get themselves dry but feel they need an extra 'incentive' to stay off the booze until they feel they have the problem under control. It also affects users if they use any products with alcohol in them (e.g. certain deodorants).

I should imagine it is 'availabe' if you have a serious drink problem and are seen to be making attempts to tackle it.

[stoo_pid]

Google's just reminded me - the drug is called Antabuse.

[chimney]

Top stuff stoo_pid, you should change your name!

[netibiza]

Yes it's Antabuse, and here in Spain you can buy it over the counter (I wish more people would)