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Paraldehyde
Paraldehyde (Paral®) is a Schedule IV depressant used most
frequently in hospital settings to treat delirium tremens
associated with alcohol withdrawal. Many individuals who become
addicted to paraldehyde have been initially exposed during
treatment for alcoholism and, despite the disagreeable odor and
taste, come to prefer it to alcohol. This drug is not used by
injection because of tissue damage, and taken orally, it can be
irritating to the throat and stomach. One of the signs of
paraldehyde use is a strong, characteristic smell to the breath.
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