Stimulant abuse has become increasingly problematic. After the crack down on pseudoephedrine that was used for a long period of time to create “street meth”, powerful drug cartels have created large-scale operations using alternative techniques. Studies have found that methamphetamine (meth) involved overdoses have tripled in recent years. The study notes that aside from the…
Combining substances brings additional risks. Both alcohol and opioids are depressants (downers). Combining depressants like alcohol and opioids can have dangerous side effects as both drugs slow a person’s breathing and heart rate. If you or someone you love is experimenting with dangerous combinations of drugs, it’s important to keep in mind that they are…
Uppers and downers, also known as stimulants and depressants, can be particularly risky when combined as the side effects of both drugs may be augmented or otherwise altered in unexpected ways. Cocaine and methamphetamines (“meth”) are common uppers or stimulants. Alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines (“benzos”) are common downers or depressants. Dependency on multiple drugs or…
Combining any substances that carry the potential for abuse and addiction is always a cause for concern. Alcohol is one of the most abused substances in the United States, in part, because we live in a drinking culture that often encourages drinking during social interactions and at celebrations. Cocaine is often thought of as a…