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Alcohol and cannabis

Both depress the central nervous system. Alcohol also increases how much THC is absorbed and how strong it feels.

Moderate risk

Why it happens

Both depress the central nervous system. Alcohol also increases how much THC is absorbed and how strong it feels.

What it means for you

The mix feels far stronger than either one alone. Nausea and poor judgment are the usual ways it goes wrong.

What Tiffany advises

Keep the two apart while you are learning your response. If you do combine them later, keep both doses low.

Common examples

Generic names first, then brands.

  • beer
  • wine
  • spirits

Body systems involved

  • Mood and sleep

Take it further

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Other classes at moderate risk

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