Mixing Opioids and Alcohol

Mixing Opioids and Alcohol is dangerous and should be avoided — TripSit rates this combination “Dangerous.” Low risk never means safe.

Both substances potentiate the ataxia and sedation caused by the other and can lead to unexpected loss of consciousness at high doses. Place the affected individual in the recovery position to prevent vomit aspiration from excess. Memory blackouts are likely

Opioids (also known as heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, morphine, methadone) and Alcohol.

What to do

• Avoid this combination — the safest choice is not to mix them.
• Keep naloxone (Narcan) within reach. It reverses opioid overdose and is safe to give if you are unsure.
• Start with much less than usual and go slow — you can always take more, never less.
• Never use alone. If you do, call 1-800-484-3731 (Never Use Alone) so someone can send help if you stop responding.

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Related combinations

• Mixing Opioids and Benzodiazepines
• Mixing Opioids and Cocaine
• Mixing Opioids and Amphetamines
• Mixing Opioids and MDMA
• Mixing Opioids and Cannabis
• Mixing Opioids and Ketamine
• Mixing Opioids and GHB / GBL
• Mixing Opioids and Tramadol

This is educational information, not medical advice. "Low risk" never means "safe", and the potency of an unregulated supply is unknown.