What Are The Effects of Mixing Crystal Meth Drugs and Alcohol?
Using crystal meth on its own is dangerous to your health, your mental well-being, and to the people around you. When you mix crystal meth drugs and alcohol however, the consequences can be even more severe.
Alcohol and crystal meth when mixed together produce a feeling of euphoria. A user will also experience a more rapid heartbeat and the inability to feel intoxicated. This can influence the user to drink much more than usual. By doing so, the user could be experiencing alcohol poisoning without even knowing it.
The signs you should look for when you think someone might have alcohol poisoning include:
- Seizures
- Vomiting
Slow or irregular breathing- Unconsciousness, stupor, or coma
- Skin color is paleness or bluish skin color which indicates a possible case of hypothermia
Besides alcohol poisoning, mixing crystal meth drugs and alcohol can produce a lot of short-term physical and psychological symptoms like:
- Intense nausea
- Vomiting
- Delusions
- Violent outbursts
- Psychosis
- Paranoia
- Heart problems
- Respiratory problems
- Seizures
Mixing is a Dangerous Game
The effects of crystal meth can become six times more intense when mixed with other substances like alcohol. The combination of the two substances not only changes the way that the user experiences their high, but it also dramatically increases their risk for severe impacts on their health and behaviour. Side effects of mixing crystal meth and alcohol include:
Behavioural issues |
Psychological issues |
| – Violent behavior | – Changes in mood |
| – Increased domestic abuse | – Changes in behavior |
| – Increased verbal abuse | – Impulsive behavior |
| – Sexual promiscuity | – Violent moods |
| – Neglecting your children | – Participation in high-risk activities |
| – Disruptions in relationships | – Moodiness |
Cardiovascular issues |
– Depression |
| – Heart attacks | – Irritability |
| – Strokes | – Anxiety |
| – Coronary heart disease | – Depression |
Mixing and Driving
Because crystal meth drugs can inhibit your ability to feel intoxicated, it is likely that those who mix will drink much greater quantities of alcohol than they would otherwise.
As a result, many people who are high on both drugs believe they are able to drive home or to another bar. Using crystal meth drugs after you’ve been drinking will not sober you up or help you pass a breathalyser. You’re still a danger to others on the road, and you’ll still blow over the legal limit.
Another misconception people believe is that they can talk their way out of a traffic stop. When an individual uses crystal meth drugs, their confidence typically increases and they think that they can get away with more than they truly can.
What many abusers fail to realize is that using crystal meth drugs also increases the size of your pupils. In other words, your pupils dilate. This is very noticeable to an officer of the law. In fact, once the officer notices this, a breathalyser or a drug test is usually the next step in the process.
The results of driving while high can be disastrous. If the user crashes, they may cause serious injury or death to themselves or others. If they are pulled over and convicted of a DUI, they can face hefty fines, jail time and loss of their license.
While some users choose to mix crystal meth drugs with alcohol because of the more intense high, doing so usually comes with a very high price tag.
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