Antabuse in the treatment of alcoholism

Ingestion of alcohol with Antabuse (tetraethylthiuramdisufide) present in body produces acute physiological and psychological distress-flushing, respiratory embarrassment, palpitation of heart, and anxiety. Film demonstrates symptoms in several cases, and shows hospitalization, precautionary examination, standardization of dosage, psychotherapeutic sessions, and post-hospitalization treatment for patient for whom Antabuse is prescribed deterrent to alcoholism.