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    Dangerous Drugs

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    This document discusses the dangerous interactions between drugs and alcohol. It lists various types of drugs like tranquilizers, over-the-counter painkillers, prescription painkillers, and provides examples of their negative interactions with alcohol. The interactions can lead to consequences like decreased alertness, poor judgment, accidents, organ damage, reduced breathing, and even death. It emphasizes that mixing drugs and alcohol can have severe and unpredictable reactions.

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    This document discusses the dangerous interactions between drugs and alcohol. It lists various types of drugs like tranquilizers, over-the-counter painkillers, prescription painkillers, and provides examples of their negative interactions with alcohol. The interactions can lead to consequences like decreased alertness, poor judgment, accidents, organ damage, reduced breathing, and even death. It emphasizes that mixing drugs and alcohol can have severe and unpredictable reactions.

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    This document discusses the dangerous interactions between drugs and alcohol. It lists various types of drugs like tranquilizers, over-the-counter painkillers, prescription painkillers, and provides examples of their negative interactions with alcohol. The interactions can lead to consequences like decreased alertness, poor judgment, accidents, organ damage, reduced breathing, and even death. It emphasizes that mixing drugs and alcohol can have severe and unpredictable reactions.

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    Dangerous Drugs

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    Julius Azcuna
    This document discusses the dangerous interactions between drugs and alcohol. It lists various types of drugs like tranquilizers, over-the-counter painkillers, prescription painkillers, and provides examples of their negative interactions with alcohol. The interactions can lead to consequences like decreased alertness, poor judgment, accidents, organ damage, reduced breathing, and even death. It emphasizes that mixing drugs and alcohol can have severe and unpredictable reactions.

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    Dangerous Drugs

    and
    Alcohol
    Drugs + Alcohol = Consequences
    *tranquilizers Decreased Alertness and poor
    judgment that lead to
    household and car accident
    and death.

    *Over the Counter Possible irritation and


    painkillers bleeding of the stomach and
    intestines. May cause liver
    damage.

    *Prescription Reduced central nervous


    painkiller system functioning that can
    lead to poor breathing and
    death.

    *Time release capsules Dissolved coating of drugs so


    and coated pills that the full doze’s effect is felt
    immediately instead of
    properly delayed
    Drugs + Alcohol = Consequences
    *Central nervous A false sense of alertness
    system stimulants; caused by the stimulants but
    most diet pills, which does not help an
    Dexedrine, caffeine, intoxicated person gain control
    coffee, cenzadrine of his movement
    *Sleep medicines Increased potency of drugs
    which depress the central
    nervous system. Coma or
    breathing failure, drowsiness
    and loss of alertness, making
    driving and operation of
    machinery hazardous.
    *Prescription sleep Severe impairment of
    aids voluntary movements such as
    walking and use of hands. Can
    cause liver damage, respiratory
    failure and death.
    Drugs + Alcohol = Consequences
    *Antihistamines Nausea and vomiting for some
    drugs(Especially those for
    urinary tract infection) while
    other drugs become less
    effective.

    *Major tranquilizers Dangerously low blood


    pressure level. Reduced blood
    pressure that causes dizziness
    on standing.

    *Antibiotics Increased ability of drugs to


    stop clotting which can lead to
    life- threatening bleeding. For
    chronic drinkers, the drug may
    be less effective.
    Drugs + Alcohol = Consequences
    *High blood pressure Lessened ability of drugs to
    medications stop convulsions. May increase
    blood disorder side effects.

    *Diuretics Severe and unpredictable


    *Anticoagulants reactions. Patients taking these
    *Antidepressants medications should avoid
    *Anticonvulsants alcohol.
    *Antidiabetic/Hypoglycemic
    Spot A User!
    (General Signs)
    Wearing eyeglasses during inappropriate times to hide
    dilated or constricted pupils, or bloodshot eyes.
    Found in odd places like closets and storage.
    Intoxication and drunkenness.
    Aggressive behavior or drowsiness.
    Lack of concentration
    Scars on arms or body
    Antisocial, very low morals, paranoia
    Nasal secretions and watery eyes.
    Extreme cheerfulness and exhilaration.
    Extreme restlessness and irritability.

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