The Dangers of Mixing Luminal & Alcohol: Side Effects, Interactions & Risks
Luminal is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance in the United States. Because some people find the relaxation, sedation or euphoric effects to be pleasant, the drug is often abused. Luminal is also abused by people who want to come down from the effects of stimulant drugs like cocaine. The longer someone uses a drug like Luminal, the more likely addiction and dependence are to occur. The barbiturate drug class, as a whole, is considered to be a dangerous, addictive class of drugs which has a high potential for toxicity and overdose. The risks associated with barbiturates have led to a huge reduction in the number of prescriptions. They have been mostly replaced with safer drugs such as benzodiazepines.

Additionally, barbiturates can and often do lead to overdose. The line between a therapeutic dose of a drug like Luminal and an overdose is thin. People can inadvertently overdose on barbiturates due to the potency of these drugs. The risk of a barbiturate overdose is so significant that these drugs are even sold on the black market to people who want to commit suicide. When Luminal is mixed with alcohol, the chances of an overdose are amplified even more. Both alcohol and Luminal depress the central nervous system, breathing, and the heart rates.
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