Medication to be sick if drink Thai Whiskey?

[cmcom]

Is there any drug you can take to make one feel so sick they won't want to drink.. is for a thai man who is starting to go loopy in the head and the family want him to stop ...

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[Bernard Flint]

Hospital????

[Costas2008]

Now......that's a difficult question

First try rat poison.

If doesn't work, try Arsenic.

If that fails also, try a bullet in the head.

Guarantee, this will stop him drinking

[Beechboy]

Yes! Antabuse (disulfiram) but it can be dangerous.

Take one of those then a drink and boy will you know it.

Edited July 15, 2014 by Beechboy

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When I asked a local pharmacist for DMSO - Dymethal Sulphoxide, she looked at me askance and asked what I wanted it for. I told her a sprained ankle. Athletes (and horse owners) use it. She told me it was only available here at hospitals which use it for those who've od'd on lao kao. So not sure it's a preventative, but they have something if he blots out I've heard really bad reports from those using AntAbuse (spl), and anyone who's watched the Grass Arena would be put off it too.

[96tehtarp]

Disulfiram is the generic name. In Thailand it is sold as Chronol.

It is dangerous and will make one violently ill if alcohol is consumed. Can cause heart attack and death.

It can be used effectively to discourage consuming alcohol.

In the west it is known as Antibuse.

Ask a real Doctor.

[Crossy]

Let's try this in health since it's asking about pharmaceuticals.

[krisb]

My father in law had a problem with whiskey. The family took him to see a head monk in a big temple and not sure what happened, but he hasn't had a drink in over 2 years.

[Neeranam]

Disulfiram is the generic name. In Thailand it is sold as Chronol.

It is dangerous and will make one violently ill if alcohol is consumed. Can cause heart attack and death.

It can be used effectively to discourage consuming alcohol.

In the west it is known as Antibuse.

Ask a real Doctor.

I don't recommend that because "real" doctors here know nothing about alcoholism and the recovery from.

[Beechboy]

True, very dangerous and not really to be recommended for the OP's situation whereby the recipient might likely transgress without appreciating the consequences. This drug is really only to be used in controlled situations.

The slightest amount of alcohol in the blood can trigger off an adverse reaction, even some from the night before.

I used it for a while many years ago but more to cut back on temptation than for alcoholism I hasten to add. More of an assist for my weak-willedness. I found it incredibly effective for my needs and only once had a mildly uncomfortable experience of general flushing and that was possible due to an alcohol residue.

The other problem is the possibility of taking alcohol by accident whilst on the stuff and, apparently, this can even be the case with some cough medications, to say nothing of a 'spike.'

As I said, dangerous, but very useful if used in strict accordance with what it says in the instructions.

Edited July 15, 2014 by Beechboy

[Neeranam]

My father in law had a problem with whiskey. The family took him to see a head monk in a big temple and not sure what happened, but he hasn't had a drink in over 2 years.

Usually they take an oath to abstain and live miserable lives as dry drunks or untreated alcoholism. Eventually they drink again.

[96tehtarp]

Disulfiram is the generic name. In Thailand it is sold as Chronol.

It is dangerous and will make one violently ill if alcohol is consumed. Can cause heart attack and death.

It can be used effectively to discourage consuming alcohol.

In the west it is known as Antibuse.

Ask a real Doctor.

I don't recommend that because "real" doctors here know nothing about alcoholism and the recovery from.

They do know about the safe usage if disulfiram, which is effectively used worldwide for the treatment of alcoholism.

[Neeranam]

Disulfiram is the generic name. In Thailand it is sold as Chronol.

It is dangerous and will make one violently ill if alcohol is consumed. Can cause heart attack and death.

It can be used effectively to discourage consuming alcohol.

In the west it is known as Antibuse.

Ask a real Doctor.

I don't recommend that because "real" doctors here know nothing about alcoholism and the recovery from.

They do know about the safe usage if disulfiram, which is effectively used worldwide for the treatment of alcoholism.

Trust me, they don't.

This drug is not an effective treatment of alcoholism.

Naltrexone is far more effective. I've taken them both.

Antabuse can be useful in alcohol abuse but not alcoholism.

Edited July 15, 2014 by Neeranam

[krisb]

My father in law had a problem with whiskey. The family took him to see a head monk in a big temple and not sure what happened, but he hasn't had a drink in over 2 years.

Usually they take an oath to abstain and live miserable lives as dry drunks or untreated alcoholism. Eventually they drink again.

Yup I forgot about last songkran. He hit the bottle, and what a Jekyl.

[cmcom]

Yeah he is true alcoholic. Says he loves whiskey more than his family when drunk. Been to head monk and didnt stop. Nice guy but crazy and forgetful when drunk

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[Sheryl]

While there is a medication that will cause one to be ill if alcohol is taken, as others have said the effects can be dangerous if the person persists in drinking while on it and it is not a suitable approach for someone who does not want to stop drinking. It can be helpful for people who do want to stop and just need a boost/deterrent to help them.

Your relative needs to learn what alcoholism is and that he cannot drink like "normal" people, and there are AA meetings and AA literature in Thai which can help with that, but only if he is willing to go/read it.

Bottom line is that there is nothing you can do for someone with this problem until/unless they themselves want to stop.

However Al-anon can help the family learn to cope. http://al-anonthailand.org/

[JusMe]

Absolutely not a cure for alcoholism, but only short term sickness with taking a drink:

can't remember the name of the med right now, but it's taken as a cure for giardia. Kills off the parasites but also makes one very nauseous and vomiting if combined with any alcohol.

But of course, alcoholism is much more than the occasional drunken state, and these drugs will only be short term while actually consuming.

Edit - did a quick search and found it: Flagyl I think it could be purchased over the counter at most pharmacies in Thailand.

• Metronidazole (Flagyl). Metronidazole is the most commonly used antibiotic for giardia infection. Side effects may include nausea and a metallic taste in the mouth. Don't drink alcohol while taking this medication.

Edited July 15, 2014 by JusMe

[Sheryl]

Flagyl, while it sometimes has this side effect, has many other effects and should not be used for this purpose.

There is a drug, disulfrim, specifically for this purpose but as noted is only for use in people who agree to it and are trying/intending to stop drinking and are aware of the risks they face if despite taking it they drink anyway. A small amount of alcohol will make them very miserable, a larger amount can be life threatening.

[Jack Mountain]

'Refusal' is what they prescribe in Holland, makes you nauseous and vomiting when you drink alcohol ...