Table of contents:
- Why do people mix alcohol with drugs?
- What is the impact of consuming alcohol mixed with other drugs?
- Anti-depressants
- Stimulants
- Opiates
- Cocaine
- Antihistamines
- Sedatives and tranquilizers
- How to deal with addiction mixing alcohol and other drugs?
There are frequent cases of someone mixing alcohol and sedatives, or other drugs. Consuming alcohol and certain drugs at the same time can have certain side effects, such as headaches, nausea, vomiting to shortness of breath, even the bad effects can cause death. Consuming alcohol and drugs at the same time can speed up the way the liver works and lead to poisoning.
Why do people mix alcohol with drugs?
According to the data Behavioral Health of Palm Beach, in America most people who mix drugs with alcohol are 18-30 years old. Adults are more susceptible to poisoning by mixed alcohol and drugs because adults have a slower metabolism than young people. There are several factors behind this action, one of which is trial and error, which becomes addiction. Mixing alcohol and drugs is so commonplace that it is not realized that there is a risk from mixing alcohol and drugs.
In addition, usually people who are having serious problems want to calm down, for example because they are having serious personal problems. This may also be done when a person has certain disorders such as sleep disorders, wanting the drugs they are taking to work faster.
What is the impact of consuming alcohol mixed with other drugs?
There are several drugs that will have certain effects when taken with alcohol, here is a list of these drugs:
Anti-depressants
There are several different types of anti-depressant drugs. The function of this drug is to slow down the working brain, usually used in people with anxiety disorders and sleep disorders. This drug has a calming effect like the types of benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium). Consuming alcohol and antidepressants can calm the heart rate and breathing, but if taken in excess can have several effects such as sudden headaches, loss of consciousness and memory, and even death.
Stimulants
While anti-depressants have a calming effect, stimulants have an adrenaline, cardiac, and respiratory stimulant effect. There are several types of stimulant drugs, usually used in obese people, and even given to people with ADHD. Consuming stimulants continuously is not good, especially when consumed together with alcohol, such as dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine and Adderall) and methylphenidate (Ritalin and Concerta) stimulants. The effects of combining stimulants and alcohol can prevent the effects of alcohol itself. When taken at the same time it will keep you active, but improper doses can cause decreased coordination, fainting, and even death. This is because people who mix alcohol and stimulants cannot predict the dose of the mixture, resulting in poisoning in the body.
Opiates
Opiates are usually used to calm the mind and relieve pain, one type of opiates that is well known is morphine. Like anti-depressants and stimulants, opiates also have a wide variety of medications, some of which are Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet. Consuming alcohol mixed with opiates can cause slowed breathing, low blood pressure and slowed heart rate, coma, and even death.
Cocaine
As written on the BNN Indonesia, cocaine is one of the most popular types of drugs in Indonesia. Consuming cocaine can cause euphoria, hallucinations, delirium, panic, and increased self-confidence. Consuming cocaine at the same time as alcohol can increase blood pressure and lead to heart attacks and strokes.
Antihistamines
This type of drug is used to treat allergies. Taking antihistamines can cause dizziness, drowsiness and blurred vision. If this medicine is mixed with alcohol, it can cause drowsiness and lead to an accident.
Sedatives and tranquilizers
Tranquilizer is included in the CNS (Central Nervous System) depressants, while sedatives are better known as sleeping pills. This drug is used for sufferers of sleep disorders, anxiety disorders, and irritability. Similar to anti-depressants, taking this drug with alcohol can cause severe drowsiness. The bad effects are heart and lung failure.
How to deal with addiction mixing alcohol and other drugs?
Consult a rehab for alcohol and drug addiction if you have ever tried and reached a stage of addiction. Find a rehabilitation center in your area, or you can visit the nearest hospital to ask which rehabilitation centers you can visit. You can also visit the BNN Lido Bogor rehabilitation site. There are things that need to be considered when you decide to visit a rehabilitation place, such as a commitment to change habits, identify and set targets for change, accustom yourself to being more responsible, and changing perspectives.
