Mixing Zetran and Alcohol

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Speak with an Intake Coordination Specialist now.352.771.2700There are other harmful side effects of mixing Zetran and alcohol. For example, someone who mixes the two substances is more likely to experience a black-out or short-term memory loss. There is also a higher risk of aggression or irritability when Zetran and alcohol are taken together. The risk of mental devotion to the drug and physical dependence are also greater when someone is mixing substances. This means a user could become addicted to or dependent on both Zetran and alcohol, rather than one substance on its own. This makes addiction treatment a more complex scenario since multiple addictions have to be addressed.
If someone is dependent on both Zetran and alcohol, it can make not only the actual addiction treatment more complex but also the cleansing phase. Zetran on its own may cause withdrawal side effects that are uncomfortable, but not often deadly. Alcohol can have some of the most severe withdrawal side effects, however. Withdrawal from alcohol can cause seizures, extreme confusion, suicidal thoughts, convulsions or psychosis. For someone to detox from Zetran and alcohol, they would ideally be in a medically-supervised setting.
When Zetran and alcohol are taken together, a person may appear very intoxicated, may have slurred speech and loss of coordination, or could experience severe respiratory depression. Zetran should never be combined with alcohol. Something else that should be noted about Zetran and alcohol is the fact that this medication can be used during alcohol withdrawal. Alcohol withdrawal can be very severe or even deadly, and people may suffer from grand mal seizures. Zetran can be given as a way to prevent this severe side effect. While Zetran can have benefits as the body is being cleansed from alcohol, patients have to be monitored carefully. If someone is being treated with Zetran and then returns to alcohol, they may be at a greater risk of complications or death.
If you or a loved one is struggling with polydrug misuse or addiction, such as combining benzodiazepines with alcohol, please contact us. The Recovery Village works with patients who have complex addictions, often involving multiple substances, and we understand the unique and individualized approach that has to be taken for a successful treatment program.
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Your call is confidential, and there's no pressure to commit to treatment until you're ready. As a voluntary facility, we're here to help you heal -- on your terms. Our sole focus is getting you back to the healthy, sober life you deserve, and we are ready and waiting to answer your questions or concerns 24/7.
Speak with an Intake Coordination Specialist now.352.771.2700