Which of the following is the drug of choice for treating persons with alcohol withdrawal?
a. Antabuse
b. Benzodiazepines
c. Methadone
d. Naltrexone
ANS: B
Benzodiazepines are considered effective tools for alcohol withdrawal because they decrease the likelihood of seizures and delirium. The use of Antabuse is rare today because of serious safety issues. Naltrexone is a long-acting narcotic antagonist traditionally used as an adjunct in the treatment of opiate dependence. Methadone is the treatment of choice in withdrawal from heroin or other opiates.
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