Summary Seroquel® (quetiapine) is an antipsychotic prescribed for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression, and it affects brain receptors linked to serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. It comes in both immediate- and extended-release forms with similar effects and risks. Mixing Seroquel® and alcohol can make alcohol’s effects more potent. It can also make the symptoms of conditions … Read more
Summary Mixing trazodone and alcohol increases sedation, dizziness, and the risk of serious short-term effects—including accidents, overdose, respiratory depression, and in rare cases, death. Trazodone may worsen alcohol recovery outcomes in the long term, with one study showing increased relapse rates and heavier drinking among patients given trazodone for insomnia after detox. Combining the two … Read more
Summary Ozempic® affects blood sugar and digestion by slowing gastric emptying, increasing insulin release, and reducing appetite. Alcohol can both raise and lower blood sugar—initially spiking it, then causing drops that can be dangerous or harder to manage when combined with Ozempic®. Mixing alcohol with Ozempic® increases the risk of serious side effects, including hypoglycemia, … Read more
Summary Alcohol and marijuana affect the brain differently but both impair judgment, coordination, and cognition—and combining them can compound these effects in dangerous ways. Mixing weed and alcohol increases the risk of serious outcomes including impaired brain function, poor academic performance, worsened mental health, substance use disorders, and impaired driving. The order of use matters—drinking … Read more
Is AA a Selfish Program or Simply One That Supports Self-Development? Alcoholics Anonymous is sometimes called a selfish program — even by members. However, AA has self-development at the core of the program. It is impossible to develop the self without focusing on the self in some way. To better understand the AA program, let’s … Read more
