Why, Precisely, Is One Not Supposed to Mix Alcohol and "Downers

question 157

Multiple Choice

Why, precisely, is one not supposed to mix alcohol and "downers" (i.e., barbiturates) ?

• A)Such a mixture makes the heart race dangerously.
• B)Such a mixture can induce convulsions.
• C)Such a mixture can relax the diaphragm to the point that breathing stops.
• D)Such a mixture can paralyze the muscles.

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