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Disulfiraim and acamprosate are used for:

A
Alcohol abstinence
B
Cocaine abuse
C
Opium poisoning
D
Atropine over dose
High-Yield Explanation
Disulfiram inhibits the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase probably after conversion into active metabolite .When alcohol is ingested after taking disulfiram the concentration of acetaldehyde in tissue & blood rises & number of highly distressing symptoms produced. Disulfiram aversion therapy is indicated in abstinent subjects. Ref KD Tripathi 8th ed.

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