Stimulants

What Happens When You Mix Meth and Alcohol?

Fiona Kennedy
Written byFiona Kennedy
Dr Olalekan Otulana
Medically Reviewed by Dr Olalekan Otulana MBChB, MRCGP, FRSPH, MBA Addiction Specialist Physician
Last updated:
15 July 2025

When used separately, both meth and alcohol can be dangerous, but when used together, their effects can become even more dangerous. They can even be lethal. After ingesting both of these substances, the chances of alcohol poisoning and meth overdose escalate. These risks are accompanied by deadly side effects like shallow breathing, seizures and cardiac arrest.

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