Mixing Doral and Alcohol
While there are benefits of using benzodiazepines, they’re primarily meant as a short-term treatment option. Benzodiazepines shouldn’t be used for the long-term treatment of anxiety or insomnia because they carry the risk of addiction and dependence. Anything that triggers a psychoactive brain response (such as feelings of euphoria, pleasure or relaxation) has the potential to be addictive. Also, since benzos affect brain neurotransmitters, dependence can occur. Along with addiction and dependence, side effects of benzodiazepine can include
- Coordination impairment
- Drowsiness
- Impaired cognitive function
- Confusion
- Slurred speech
- Memory loss
The symptoms of benzodiazepines are quite similar to those associated with alcohol, primarily because both benzos and alcohol affect GABA and slow the central nervous system. Combining any benzodiazepine with alcohol can cause significant impairment. The level of impairment a person is likely to experience when combining any benzo with alcohol is higher than if just one substance were used on its own.

Along with the short-term effects of mixing Doral and alcohol, using multiple substances can increase the risk of developing a polysubstance abuse problem. A polysubstance abuse problem is more complex to treat in rehab and can be more difficult to recover from. A history of combining benzos and alcohol can contribute to memory problems, mood swings and changes in behavior. Both alcohol and benzos are depressants, and this can cause or worsen mental health issues.
In addition to knowing the risks of mixing Doral and alcohol, people should avoid combining Doral and opioids. Opioid pain medications are at the heart of a national drug epidemic in the U.S. Many opioid overdoses and deaths also involve a benzodiazepine such as Doral. Opioids depress the CNS and breathing significantly, and when one combines opioids with a benzo, it’s not uncommon for a fatal overdose to occur.
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