Nao Medical evaluates adults for alcohol-use-disorder medication support, including Disulfiram, also known by the brand name Antabuse, when it is clinically appropriate. Care can include medical evaluation, safety review, follow-up visits, counseling coordination, telehealth support, and insurance verification.
Disulfiram is not a cure for alcohol use disorder and does not directly treat withdrawal. It is usually strongest when paired with counseling, recovery planning, accountability, follow-up, and treatment for anxiety, depression, insomnia, trauma, or other co-occurring conditions when those are present.
Long Island
232 W Old Country Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801
A Long Island access point for alcohol-use-disorder medication evaluation, follow-up planning, and confidential care for patients in Hicksville, Plainview, Bethpage, and nearby Nassau County communities.
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Long Island
135 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501
A Long Island access point for alcohol-use-disorder medication evaluation, follow-up planning, and confidential care for patients in Mineola, Garden City, Westbury, and nearby Nassau County communities.
View local alcohol treatment Get directionsDisulfiram blocks normal alcohol breakdown. If alcohol is consumed, acetaldehyde can build up and cause an unpleasant or dangerous reaction. This deterrent effect can support abstinence for patients who are committed to not drinking and who understand the risks.
Disulfiram should never be taken while intoxicated or without a patient's full knowledge. Alcohol must be avoided before starting, during treatment, and for up to 14 days after the last dose because reactions can continue after medication is stopped.
If withdrawal feels unsafe, there is chest pain, seizure risk, confusion, suicidal thoughts, severe intoxication, or a severe reaction after alcohol exposure, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Office and telehealth visits are not a substitute for emergency care.
The provider reviews whether a deterrent medication makes sense for the patient's abstinence goal, safety profile, and support plan.
Recent alcohol use and withdrawal symptoms matter. Disulfiram should not be started while intoxicated or when withdrawal risk needs a higher level of care.
Medication can help create structure, but therapy, recovery meetings, family boundaries, or supervised dosing may still be important.
Coverage can vary across visits, labs, counseling, medication, and pharmacy benefits, so plan rules should be checked before treatment moves forward.
Review the broader alcohol-use treatment treatment path, including counseling, relapse-prevention planning, and medication discussion.
Compare injectable naltrexone support for alcohol dependence when Disulfiram is not the best medication fit.
Counseling can help with triggers, routines, accountability, stress, secrecy, and relapse-prevention planning.
Private addiction-medicine care for people who need discreet access and clear next steps.
Some follow-up visits may be available virtually when clinically appropriate.
Review insurance, Medicaid, pharmacy benefit, testing, and visit coverage questions before care begins.
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Easy to book and the care team explained the next steps clearly.
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Much smoother than bouncing between labs, urgent care, and paperwork.
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Staff was kind, fast, and very clear about what to expect.
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