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Consequences of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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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130 views12 pages

Consequences of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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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