Dangers of Mixing Klonopin and Alcohol
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What Is Klonopin?
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Can You Drink Alcohol With Klonopin?
A Klonopin and alcohol mix is not recommended. Both drugs are depressants, so taking them together will increase their effects. Combining them can lead to the following:
- Excessive drowsiness or sleepiness
- A lack of coordination, which can increase the risk of an accident
- Depressed breathing, which can be fatal
- Liver damage
- Memory issues
Is Mixing Klonopin and Alcohol Dangerous?
Signs of Addiction to Alcohol and Klonopin
- Changes in Personality: Someone addicted to Klonopin and drinking may experience changes in brain chemistry that make them excessively relaxed when under the influence of both substances and agitated when they are not in their system. They may also exhibit dishonest behavior in trying to attain the drugs.
- Dizziness: Drinking on Klonopin slows down breathing, preventing less oxygen from getting to the brain and causing dizziness.
- Numbness of Limbs: Mixing Klonopin with alcohol can cause nerve damage, resulting in numbness of the limbs.
- Memory Loss: Both Klonopin and alcohol slow down brain activity, which can cause memory loss.
- Confusion: Slowed brain activity can cause confusion.
- Hallucinations: The mix of Klonopin and alcohol can alter perception, potentially leading to hallucinations.
Who Abuses Klonopin and Alcohol?
While benzodiazepine abuse affects 2.2% of the U.S. population, alcohol addiction affects 5.3%. As a result, combining Klonopin and alcohol may occur often. Discover various reasons why individuals abuse Klonopin and alcohol: 3
- People dealing with severe anxiety and mental illness may begin drinking on Klonopin to further reduce the effects of anxiety.
- Individuals may combine Klonopin with alcohol because they feel the medication is not effective enough on its own.
- People may mix Klonopin and alcohol as a form of recreational drug use.
What Are the Effects of Mixing Klonopin and Alcohol?
- Blurred Vision: Blurred vision is one of the common side effects of Klonopin, which can become more severe when someone mixes clonazepam with alcohol.
- Memory and Cognitive Problems: Both Klonopin and alcohol slow down brain activity, making memory and cognitive problems more likely.
- Headaches: Headaches are a common occurrence with Klonopin and alcohol interactions.
- Problems With Coordination: The relaxing effects of clonazepam mixed with alcohol can cause issues with coordination.
- Vomiting and Loss of Appetite: Vomiting and loss of appetite are common clonazepam and alcohol side effects.
- Insomnia and Other Sleep Problems: Both Klonopin and alcohol have relaxing effects. Once the body becomes accustomed to and dependent on these effects, sleeping can be difficult if they are not in the system.
- Coma: Klonopin and drinking make it difficult to wake a person up, and they may fall into a coma.
- Death: Klonopin and drinking slow down breathing rate, which can stop completely, resulting in a fatal Klonopin overdose.
Can You Overdose on Klonopin and Alcohol?
- Altered Mental Status: Altered mental status occurs when the drugs disrupt proper brain functioning, causing a change in behavior. Symptoms can range from minor confusion to complete disorientation, from increased sleepiness to coma.
- Ataxia (Slowed Movement): Ataxia is a Klonopin overdose brain damage symptom. It’s caused by poor muscle control, usually related to damage in the region of the brain that is responsible for muscle movement.
- Slurred Speech: Slurred speech is a common symptom of a drug overdose.
When Can You Take Klonopin After Drinking?
How Long After Taking Klonopin Can You Drink?
Get Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment at Profound Recovery
Klonopin and alcohol are a dangerous combination. Fortunately, Profound Recovery offers effective methods for breaking the cycle. Here’s what’s involved:
Drug and Alcohol Detox
Detox is typically the first step in the rehab process, involving eliminating the substances from the body. The patient will experience withdrawal as they get used to being without the drugs and alcohol in their system. But the medical staff will oversee the process and keep them as comfortable as possible.
Drug and Alcohol Rehab
After detox is complete, the patient will move on to rehab. Therapy plays a major role in the recovery process. Specific methods and personalized treatment plans are used to treat addiction and its underlying cause simultaneously.
Group Therapy
Aftercare Recovery Programs
Drinking on Klonopin can greatly reduce the quality of life. If you find yourself taking Klonopin with alcohol, don’t hesitate to reach out to Profound for the treatment you need today. We will help you achieve a higher quality of life.
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