Alcohol and Benzodiazepines: Why “Benzos and Alcohol” Don’t Mix
Table of Contents Key takeaways The effects stack. Alcohol and benzodiazepines both slow the central nervous system; taken together, sedation and breathing suppression can become
Table of Contents Key takeaways The effects stack. Alcohol and benzodiazepines both slow the central nervous system; taken together, sedation and breathing suppression can become
Table of Contents Key takeaways There’s no safe amount of alcohol to drink while taking Ativan/lorazepam—the combo can slow breathing, impair coordination and memory, and
Table of Contents Should I drink alcohol while taking ADHD medication? Short answer: No. The safest advice is to avoid drinking alcohol with Adderall or
Table of Contents Living with ADHD already means juggling attention, impulse, and emotion. Add alcohol, and everyday frictions can become potholes. This guide breaks down
Why this matters for addiction and mental health Depression and substance use often travel together. When they co‑occur, each can worsen the other and complicate
Table of Contents What you’ll learn Why ADHD and addiction often show up together Whether ADHD medication raises or lowers risk (what the evidence really