The effect of combining a narcotic and alcohol is synergistic. When combined with alcohol these drugs have a synergistic effect, meaning that the combined depression of the CNS is greater than the sum of the depression caused by alcohol and that of the barbiturate. This can lead to dizziness, forgetfulness, coma and death. Tagamet The gastro-intestinal drug Tagamet will increase the bodies BAL, making overdose, or alcohol poisoning, more likely. The heart drug Verapamil may increase intoxication when mixed with alcohol.
Beer is usually an amber to dark brown color, while hard liquor is clear to brown.
Alcohol can sometimes be found in candies and cold medicines. In most states drinkers must be 21 years or older to drink, however in some states like Louisiana and West Virginia the drinking age is 18. Most states rule that drivers may not have a BAL of .1 or over, although some states do not allow a BAL of .08 or over. Also, alcohol may be used to treat methanol and antifreeze poisoning in some cases. In the Middle Ages, alcohol was thought to be a remedy for almost any illness.