Alcohol and Drugs--A Dangerous Mix

Alcohol and Drugs: A Dangerous Mix Combining almost any drug with alcohol greatly increases one's risk of overdosing. Alcohol makes it easier for the body to absorb the chemicals in tobacco that cause mouth and throat cancer. Combining alcohol and cocaine can cause heart attacks, produce cocaethylene in the liver and even The combination of alcohol and MDMA can cause severe dehydration, nausea and vomiting. lead to death. Combining alcohol and high cholesterol medications Using alcohol with antidepressants increases one's chance of developing can cause liver damage and stomach bleeding. an addiction and raises blood pressure to dangerous levels. Mixing alcohol and pain medication can cause Nearly 75% of individuals who die from a heroin stomach ulcers, kidney failure, rapid heartbeat and liver damage. overdose were also drinking alcohol. MIRAMAR GETTING WELL STAYIN G WELL http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/check-the-facts/health-effects-of-alcohol/effects-on-the-body/alcohol-and-illegal-drugs http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Medicine/medicine.htm http://www.alcoholic.org/research/mixing-alcohol-and-drugs/