Disulfiram (Antabuse) is useful in treating alcoholics because it inhibits the:
A) conversion of alcohol to acetaldehyde.
B) conversion of acetaldehyde to acetic acid.
C) enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase.
D) conversion of acetic acid to acetaldehyde.
Answer: A) conversion of alcohol to acetaldehyde.
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