Alcohol
This is defined as binge drinking
4 or more drinks over a few hours for women.
5 or more drinks over a few hours for men.
Over the course of a week: 7 or more drinks for women, 14 for men.
Commonly used to treat
1. Anxiety
2. Seizures
3. Insomnia
4. Alcohol Withdrawal
Combining cocaine and alcohol can lead to
high blood pressure, aggressive and violent thoughts, poor judgement, linked to sudden death, heart attack, and death of brain tissue.
This is the neurotransmitter that both of these work on
GABA
Whitney Houston drowned and died while taking this, the actual cause of her death.
complications of cocaine and heart disease; Flexeril, marijuana, Xanax and Benadryl also found in body but did not contribute to death
The number of alcoholics in the US
17.6 million (1 in 12 adults).
This is a low estimate, some researchers think it's 1/8 adults.
Examples of Rx benzos
Valium, Xanas, Klonopin, Librium, Chlorazepate
When some drinks beer and does cocaine, what buzz will someone feel first?
Beer
This is a potential high risk side effect of these drugs
Dementia
This Singer Song Writer entered the "Great Wide Open" after his combination of prescription drugs including fentanyl and oxycodone
Tom Petty, his death is considered an Accidental overdose
Negative Long term effects.
cancer, diabetes, heart disease, pancreatic issues, immune system compromised, liver damage
Side Effects
sedation, dizziness, weakness, unsteadiness, depression, irritability, confusion, aggression, memory,
Among 1000 people admitted to the ER those who mixed alcohol and cocaine were 2.4 more likely to do this
Commit suicide
These drugs are both used to manage this feeling
Anxiety
American rapper, singer, and record producer Mac Miller Accidentally OD'ed on
Overdose of fentanyl, cocaine and alcohol
Number of deaths linked to alcohol annually world wide
2.8 Million
Withdrawal symptoms
seizures, tremors, muscle cramping, vomiting, sweating.
Alcohol mixed with marijuana can lead to increase risk of this
alcohol poisoning, increased dehydration, and increased potential for developing alcohol poisoning or an overdoes of alcohol.
Can I have a beer while taking Klonopin,?
Mixing the drug with alcohol can also increase the effects, making it more difficult to stop taking the drug. If you drink while taking Klonopin, you may be at a higher risk of side effects such as drowsiness, unusual behavior, problems with coordination, memory problems, and dizziness
This Cuban-American professional baseball pitcher (Miami Marlins) death was linked to (name the person and the substance)
José Fernández
He died in a boating accident while under the influence of cocaine and alcohol
Chronic heavy alcohol use is linked to this specific disease
dementia, brain shrinkage, physical dependence, alcoholic polyneuropathy (also known as 'alcohol leg'), increases neuropsychiatric and cognitive disorders and causes distortion of the brain chemistry.
This child star and famous moon walker OD'ed on benzo's
Michael Jackson
Folks with these mental health disorders most likely to use the combination of alcohol and weed.
Schizophrenia and Bipolar
Can I drink alcohol if I have anxiety?
However, drinking alcohol, especially heavily and over a long period of time, can actually increase your anxiety. Drinking alcohol can have serious consequences if you're being treated for anxiety. Having a drink might seem like a good way to ease anxiety, but you may be doing more harm than good.
DAILY DOUBLE
This Comedian, actor; Saturday Night Live sketch comedy TV show OD'ed on (name the actor and a drug).
Bonus point if you can name the other famous orginial SNL cast member who OD'ed and the drug.
Chris Farley
This fat guy in a little coat OD'ed on Overdose; combination of morphine and cocaine; complicated by heart disease; fluoxetine also in system (accidental)
Bonus Point- John Belushi