Administration of haloperidol to a person before he or she consumed alcohol would be expected to
A) decrease his or her alcohol consumption.
B) increase his or her alcohol consumption.
C) reduce the sedating effect of alcohol.
D) increase the reinforcing effect of alcohol.
E) intensify the magnitude of their hangover the following day.

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Haloperidol is a medication used to treat psychosis and can be used to reduce alcohol consumption in individuals with alcohol use disorder. Haloperidol blocks dopamine receptors in the brain, which can decrease the rewarding effects of alcohol and reduce the desire to drink. Therefore, administering haloperidol to a person before alcohol consumption would be expected to decrease their alcohol consumption.

Administration of Haloperidol to a Person Before He or She