What happens when alcohol is mixed with medication?
Human factor: Alcohol, drugs, and medications
Explanation
Mixing **alcohol** with **medications** can be very dangerous, as both can negatively affect the driver's condition.
- **Medications** such as analgesics, antitussives, antihistamines, and psychotropic drugs can cause side effects like **drowsiness**, dizziness, loss of reflexes, and blurred vision. These effects can impair the ability to drive safely.
- **Alcohol** also affects the brain and vision, and is a common cause of traffic accidents. When alcohol is consumed, even in small amounts, it can enhance the side effects of medications, such as drowsiness, increasing the risk of accidents.
Therefore, the combination of alcohol and medications can intensify these negative effects, making driving even more dangerous.
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