Mandatory supervised antabuse therapy in an outpatient alcoholism program: a pilot study

Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 1986 Jun;10(3):290-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.1986.tb05092.x.

Abstract

We instituted a program of mandatory supervised antabuse therapy in an outpatient alcoholism clinic for patients who wish to remain connected to the clinic but who have continued to drink repeatedly. Almost 60% of 68 patients who agreed to this regimen achieved significant periods of sobriety. These preliminary findings suggest that a controlled trial of this approach is warranted.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alcoholism / rehabilitation*
  • Disulfiram / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pilot Projects

Substances

  • Disulfiram