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Posted on: 12/29/2002
Question
What does happen when you mix depressants and stimulants together and take it as one thing. (Please let me know theirs nothing on the Internet about it).
Answer
This practice is really dangerous - for several reasons. First, your body is receiving mixed messages and you may not be able to predict or stop its response. Second, one drug may change how your body deals with the second drug, again, taking your control away. Each drug affects your body differently - so every combo will have different effects and risks.
Answered By:
Nancy Brown, Ph.D
Nancy Brown, Ph.D