Drug of choice in alcohol withdrawl is:: (A) Disulfiram, (B) Benzodia zepines, (C) Acamprosate, (D) Naltrexone
Answer is B. (Benzodiazepines): Ref: 2565 - H,953-955-CMDT-09 (955-H17th)Alcohol withdraw!* Benzodiazepines have the highest margin of safety and lowest cost and are, therefore the preferred class of drugs(Diazepam or chlordiazepoxide)Rehabilitation of Alcoholics: - counseling education, and cognitive approaches, several medications (Naltrexone, Acamprosate, ALDH inhibitor disulfiram)