Vanessa desperately wants to end her addiction to alcohol.Her doctor suggests that she start taking a drug that prevents neurotransmitters associated with alcohol to bind to receptors and have their usual effect.The doctor is suggesting a(n)____.

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The doctor is suggesting an antagonist, which blocks the effects of neurotransmitters associated with alcohol. Reuptake blockers and agonists work differently and are not appropriate for this situation. There is no such thing as a "pre-agent."

Vanessa Desperately Wants to End Her Addiction to Alcohol