My friend has been depressed and was put on Xanax. He goes on drinking binges that last for several days during which he does not sleep and barely eats. He drinks Sparks and Tilt "energy" drinks that contain alcohol and actually stays awake for 2 days at a time. He also drinks beer. In addition to this, he has mild diabetes.
He's about 6' tall and medium build. I'm afraid this is going to kill him. I offer food as often as possible but I don't know what else to do. Any information about what this will actually do to his body would be helpful. thanks.
2007-07-17 03:28:54 · 3 answers · asked by destiny 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I forgot to add, he's in his early 30's.
2007-07-17 03:38:48 · update #1
I think what I am going to do is show him this thread - so what ever you want to tell him, have at it.
2007-07-17 03:40:10 · update #2
I forgot also he has mentioned that anxiety attacks are one of the problems. Maybe I am wrong in my impression about why the Xanax was prescribed, although he's mentioned depression being a problem too. Thanks to everyone for the help.
2007-07-17 03:52:59 · update #3
Another factor is that he smokes heavily when he's on these binges, and is only a light smoker at other times. I know when I used to smoke cigarettes and didn't smoke for a long time, it would really give me a rush. I'm trying to figure out how he can stay up all night and keep going to the next night, I could never do that and I can't imagine that it is healthy in any way.
2007-07-17 03:55:42 · update #4
I'm wondering why he was put on Xanax for depression. It's not an anti-depressant. It's a benzodiazepine and is made for anxiety and stress. So, he should actually go back to the Doctor and request an anti-depressant and if the Doctor won't switch his medication, have him see somebody else. It's really distressing to hear he's mixing Xanax and alcohol. The alcohol from the beer is the same as the alcohol in the energy drinks so it doesn't matter what source it comes from. Alcohol and Xanax should NEVER be mixed. If he takes too much of either one and has mixed the two, he can overdose.
Many celebrities have died as a result of a benzodiazepine and alcohol. It's deadly. It's good you're giving him food, it might slow the absorption rate but still, if he takes too high a dose it could be fatal. He shouldn't add fuel to the fire and also consume the energy drinks. Not only is he taking in more alcohol but probably caffeine or guarana as well, both stimulants that will not mix well with the alcohol or Xanax. So basically, he's taking an upper and two downers and this wreaks havoc on the central nervous system. The brain gets confused and sends mixed signals to nervous system. Please try and talk him into getting counciling for whatever is troubling him and urge him to get off the Xanax and onto a good anti-depressant. And of course, if you can get him to at least cut down on the alcohol (if he won't stop altogether) that would be great. Good luck, hope this helps.
2007-07-17 03:46:03 · answer #1 · answered by Gayle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-09 20:20:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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My friend has been depressed and was put on Xanax. He goes on drinking binges that last for several days during which he does not sleep and barely eats. He drinks Sparks and Tilt "energy" drinks that contain alcohol and actually stays awake for 2 days at a time. He also drinks beer. In...
2015-08-19 01:42:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes this definitely has the potential to kill him, particularly with his blood sugar issue. I am amazed that a physician would prescribe solely xanax for depression. Xanax, in and of itself, is a depressant. Not much you can do for him aside from tying him up in the basement until he comes to his senses. You can't force someone to get help until they admit they need it. If this was a VERY good friend of mine I would get on the phone and let his doctor know what is going on............best wishes
2007-07-17 03:39:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a word, YES! It's no news that SOME people in a rehab for alcohol abuse have tried that one. There is both a physical and psychological dependence for people who abuse/have a problem with alcohol. It's probably a combination of both that would have them drink the mouthwash. If they didn't have one or both of those dependencies, they would not do it, even once.
2016-03-15 03:01:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xanax and alcohol could lead to a fatal combination.
2007-07-17 03:58:09 · answer #6 · answered by ஜSnazzlefrazzஜ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup, your friend is on a path of self destruction. The pity is, he won't die quick, (he may want to) rather he will likely have a stroke or suffer kidney failure and linger painfully for months. And if he doesn't want to control his disease by giving up all acohol and eating right...then it is going to kill him sooner than later.
2007-07-17 03:34:56 · answer #7 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋