ANTABUSE

Antabuse as a Deterrent to Alcohol Use



Abstract

Alcohol and illicit substance use is a common problem in the food service industry. Nationwide statistics in the United States demonstrate that food service employees are among the most high-risk individuals for such use. Given the prevalence of alcohol and illicit substance use in food service, research is warranted to examine factors associated with such use in this segment of the workforce. Research in this area has been limited, however. To extend such research, the present study examines self-selection into food service based on previous substance use and potential risk factors for substance use that have not been examined in previous research with a generalized national sample. It should be noted that hereafter the terms alcohol and illicit substance use and substance use will be used interchangeably. The FDA approved the drug treatment of alcoholism and alcohol cravings through the use of Antabuse or disulfiram. This medication can be obtained by prescription only, and are prescribed to those who have stopped drinking and trying to maintain their abstinence. This drug is used to eliminate the satisfaction that a patient gets through the consumption of alcohol. Although drug treatments have been available for some time in the United States, they were never as popular as they are in United States. Using long-term follow-up tests have shown high rates of abstinence in chronic alcoholics. None of these drugs is effective if the alcoholic will not stop drinking, though. Alcoholism, like any other serious illness, usually requires a network of aid in the recovery which may include prescription drugs. Alcoholism can cause pancreatitis or liver disease varied. These can be treated with drugs as well, although with different.

Table of Contents

Abstracti

Introduction1

Background and Statement of the Problem2

Statement of the Problem4

Research Question4

Theoretical and Conceptual Framework5

Literature Review7

Proposed Methodology11

Implications for Research and Practice13

Ethical Concerns13

Conclusion15

References16

Antabuse as a Deterrent to Alcohol Use

Introduction

“Alcohol is the oldest known and at present the most widely used psychoactive drug in the world” (White, 2007). Medications for alcoholism and drug addiction are constantly developed to treat alcohol, nicotine and opium addiction. These medications have become a popular weapon against the menace, one that creates effective control and preventive measures against the addiction. For many of the drug addicts, these drugs are highly effective if used properly and in conjunction with the traditional methods of treatment or counselling in health facilities (Office of National Drug Control Policy, 2008). There are a number of preventive medicines in the market that provide a long-term cure for drug abuse and act as a deterrent to the use of alcohol in the future. Many other treatments and medicines developed since the mid-20th century assist the addicts to give up their addiction through many ways. One of these deterrents to cure, prevent and help in avoiding drug addiction or alcohol dependence is Antabuse (anabuse or disulfiram).

There is no need to mention the ways in which alcohol, as a disease, affects the lives of millions of people and their future, as ...