Posted by KimberlyDi on November 24, 2003, at 14:57:10
In reply to Disulfiram / Antabuse overdose, posted by NikkiT2 on November 24, 2003, at 12:47:02
I believe Antabuse works by preventing the body from being able to break down alcohol correctly, such that even small amounts of alcohol can make someone very ill. That's a very painful way to choose to kill oneself.
I've never heard of someone doing that and I don't have any answers for you, but I will add your friend to my prayers. If he makes it, please make him understand that he's incredibly lucky to be given a 2nd chance, instead of thinking that he is a failure at committing suicide on top of everything else.
I'm glad he has friends that care. :)
KDi in TX
> I've just found out that a good friend of mine took a massive overdose if Antabuse mixed with alcohol last night.
> He is still in a coma, but breathing for himself at the moment, but doctors say it is very much touch and go.. But they are not sure of any long term damage that might be done (My brother has power of attorny for him, which is why I know the details)
>
> Does anyone know the long term prognosis for this??
>
> <I>*sighing*</i>
>
> Nikki xx
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