Antabuse
When you don't trust yourself to stay away from a drink, you can take a pill to make drinking unbearable. But it comes at a price. MORE
By David Linden
Antabuse, Revia, Wellbutrin, Chantix: Many prescription drugs have been hailed as magic bullets against various addictions. But despite some progress, few have lived up to the hype. In an excerpt from his acclaimed new book, a leading scientist explains why. MORE
A promising male contraceptive pill blocks sperm production but will be unmarketable unless it can be made safe for happy hour. MORE
By Dirk Hanson
The former Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) believes it might replace Antabuse. MORE
By Sally Chew
Are you stuck in a vicious cycle you can't escape? Here's how to wean yourself away from the bottle before your last call. MORE
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