I want to find out what kind of drug you can take that has similar effects to alcohol?

Question

I am trying to identify what is causing this behavior in someone. The effects are slurred speech, loss of coordination, stumbling and general clumsiness, and appearing generally incoherent. It seems this person is drunk, however, that has been ruled out completely. There's a couple other behaviors that are occasionally displayed that seem dissimilar to alcohol. The first is avoiding contact. In a house full of people, they will go "hide" for hours and hours often under the guise of sleeping, which is completely out of character otherwise. The second is the occasional burst of energy causing random chores to be done. This is extremely disruptive, of course, because of the general lack of coordination and stumbling around.

What the ef is this person on? I've searched and searched and can't find anything, but other than a bottle of booze, I don't know what I'm looking for.

Help!

A couple of notes to add after seeing some of the answers:
1. I have talked to this person repeatedly. They are a long-time alchohol abuser and used to being accused of things. Well versed in denying things. Of course, everything is denied.
2. I know it is a drug of some sort and not a medical condition because it just happens to spring up on the weekends and never manages to interfere with work.
3. Have found a bunch of ambien - would this do it?

Answer 1

It could be narcotics, which are unfortunately easy to get on the street. If I take my pain meds (prescribed narcotics for chronic pain) and do not sleep, I am drowsy, dizzy, sloppy in my speech and lack coordination. You should probably look for strange pills, especially loose ones that you cannot identify. Look under beds, in pockets... any place they may fall. Another thought may be to contact a drug treatment center and ask for information on signs of drug abuse, or ask your family physician. I am sorry you have to deal with this. Best wishes.

Addition: Here is a site that may help:
http://www.drugsno.com/identify_abuse.htm

Another addition. It could very likely be Ambien, the symptoms sound right... lack of coordination, dizziness, etc... They can intensity if Ambien is mixed with alcohol. Go here for more information:
http://www.ambiencr.com/default.aspx?s=about&c=side_effects

Answer 2

I have read of a condition, very rare, where a person with a candida albicans overgrowth (yeast syndrome) can exhibit signs of drunkenness without having taken any alcoholic drinks. This is because yeast (a living, usually symbiotic organism) produces ethanol as a waste product. Check out the yeast link at www.hufa.org for further information.

If the yeast has overgrown to that extent, the behavior changes could be due to the yeast causing a blood sugar imbalance - possibly hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia can be relatively easily tested for, as can high insulin (the precursor of hypoglycemia and diabetes).

Answer 3

You may not find anything and ultimately the best way to find out is to ask the person by sharing your concerns with them. However, I used to have a friend who displayed similar behaviour whilst taking cannabis and magic mushrooms. You can find out more information about different types of drugs on many internet sites.

Answer 4

I heard that by spraying PAM on a metal plate then holding a lighter under it causes smoke to rise up. Then they inhale the smoke.

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Answer 5

It sounds like valerian sir. valerian root, also known as sleepy time extra tea is an extremely powerful sedative. Im only twelve, but i have read Michael Castlemans "The New Healing Herbs" twice. I use valerian occasionally, and its such a cool feeling. look it up on erowid.org and wikipedia.org.

Answer 6

don't drug!!! It is like saying " I feel good today, why don't I kill myself by drugging!!!"