Urgent Help- antabuse and e-liquid

[morgan69]

So im in a bit of a mind twist dont know what to do,I am on antabuse "For you who dont know its,a drug which helps with alcoholism" now i cant consume any alcohol at all,or i get terribly ill.Now i heard that some e liquid contains alcohol if i smoke it will it make me sick or will it be safe to smoke it,does any of the alcohol get absorbed ? please help

 

[Lethalp]

Hmmm I don't know about that one, I can tell u for sure I have never had any kind of alcohol buzz from vaping. Sorry I can't be more help, I too am a recovering addict. I don't feel vaping violates my clean status. I am sure someone will post helpful info soon. Good luck!

 

[Boodle]

It's the Wild West in the eliquid market. There are only a few companies that are compliant with labeling ingredients and providing batch numbers and shrink-wrapped, child-proof bottling. Johnson Creek and Halo are two that do. I checked the bottles. Alcohol is not listed as an ingredient in either.

You could call others and ask. Are you looking for tobacco flavors or sweets or bakery-type juice?

 

[jaz3370]

I think the thing to do would be to ask the person your ordering e liquid from, it may vary.

 

[WomanOfHeart]

Antabuse will cause a reaction with anything that has alcohol in it, including anti-antiperspirants with an alcohol base. I would suggest that you not use any tobacco flavors that have an alcohol base. You should be fine vaping flavorings that are PG or VG based.

 

[Pamdane]

If you want to make sure there is no alcohol in an e-juice, pour the juice in a small GLASS bowl. Put it in the microwave for a few seconds until bubbles start to form, but before it boils. LEt the juice cool. Any alcohol in it will evaporate. MANY juices are made with PGA(Pure Grain Alcohol). Your concern is real. IF your liquid thickens as a result, you can add a few drops of distilled water(sold in stores as drinking water, $1.50/gal).

 

[5cardstud]

Ask for the ingredients used in the juice you buy. The vendor will tell you if they're reputable.

 

[RippleInStillWater]

Most only use PGA (Pure Grain Alcohol) as a throat hit enhancer and the majority of flavors I use are in PG -- I think the best bet is to just ask a vendor like the others have said but you should be OK!

 

[mrengles]

So im in a bit of a mind twist dont know what to do,I am on antabuse "For you who dont know its,a drug which helps with alcoholism" now i cant consume any alcohol at all,or i get terribly ill.Now i heard that some e liquid contains alcohol if i smoke it will it make me sick or will it be safe to smoke it,does any of the alcohol get absorbed ? please help

Have you ever used (not drink) mouth wash on you medication, or put rubbing alcohol on your skin?

If yes, and were okay. I'm sure you will be fine. The amount of PGA in some juices is so low, I don't think it will have any effect what's so ever.

Good luck on you path to sobriety!

 

[Bardolf Blaze]

If there is any alcohol in it, it will most likely be from the flavoring unless you order something that advertises as an aggressive throat hit. A few PG-free varieties may also use it as a thinner.
Many people are reluctant do use the microwave method because everyone talks about keeping juice in a cool dark place to extend shelf life, but you can do small batches at a time(about a weeks supply). Also alcohol will naturally evaporate at room temperature. Which means if you leave the juice open, with a piece of cheese cloth over the top to prevent contamination, for about a week all the alcohol will be gone. Most juices need that time for steeping the flavor anyway.
I wouldn't imagine most of them would be enough to interact with your meds but better safe than sorry.
Happy Vaping!

 

[Beans]

My 2 cents....I'm not sure about taking antabuse it's self, but I'm on a medication that has Antabuse in it and I can't drink while using the medication but I vape with no I'll effects. You can speak to your pharmacist about it and they can give you more info.

 

[Jackiej5407]

Hey Morgan, I suggest you ask your sponsor (who probably won't know), and then go to the South Africa AA link: Alcoholics Anonymous > Home

 

[Spazmelda]

Another option would be to make your own juice. Check out the DIY forum for more information, but then you would know exactly what was in your juices. Some of the flavors do have alcohol in them, but there are several sources to check ingredients and you can see which flavors have alcohol in them and avoid them.

 

[mrengles]

Hey Morgan, I suggest you ask your sponsor (who probably won't know), and then go to the South Africa AA link: Alcoholics Anonymous > Home

I don't think you will get any real help with your question from these sources. Talk to your prescribing doctor. And look at Beans post.

 

[r77r7r]

There is a recovery forum on here to goto and ask:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/friends-bill-w/212691-did-everybody-relapse-2.html

I would say to first ask your supplier, and even then test a small amount first.


-Best wishes on your sobriety.

 

[MickeyRat]

The thing is that an awful lot of flavorings whether they are made for PVs or not contain some alcohol. I have some Lorann's Gourmet flavoring I bought at a little food store and it has alcohol on the label. I bought 4 flavors and only 1 has it. So, even if you buy from someone that doesn't add alcohol, you still could get some. I would deal with a very reputable vendor and make it clear that they have to check their flavoring as well as not add any PGA. Geoff over at tasty vapor would probably work with you. There may be others. You will have to contact them directly though.

You might want to deal with one addiction at a time though.