Posted by tecknohed on February 20, 2008, at 12:23:12
In reply to antabuse and marijuana, posted by damiensmom on February 19, 2008, at 21:53:38
> Hi,
> I'm new and have searched the internet but can not find the answer. I am trying to quit drinking and have seen a doctor and am taking wellbutrin and ativan. I also belong to an online recovery group.
> my question is, can I still smoke my marijuana and take antabuse? I did read something where there was one or two cases of a psychotic episode, but I also read it would just make me more lethargic. I enjoy marijuana and have never had any problem with it, unlike the alcohol which was starting to make me sick. I also drank alcohol for 30 years and that is why I tried the antabuse, so far I am doing well. Any help appreciated. -ElaineWelcome!
In short, I think smoking pot will be fine with Antabuse. I've known of many people who have done this without problems.
Antabuse only works by effecting the way your body breaks down alcohol, thus making you sick if you drink. The only risk there may be is that Antabuse can effect the way some other drugs are broken down, possibly leading to elivated levels of either drug. Dont know if this would apply to cannabis though.
Here is a good description of how Antabuse works: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100000144.html
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