Khat and Alcohol

What happens when you mix Khat and alcohol

Side effects of mixing alcohol and Khat can include

• Dizziness
• Sluggishness
• Drowsiness
• Shortness of breath
• Itching
• Hives
• Palpitations
• Respiratory Depression
• Cardiac Arrest
• Coma
• Seizures
• Death

Interestingly, it is impossible to tell what effect Khat and alcohol will have on an individual due to their own unique genetic make up and tolerance. It is never advisable to mix Khat and alcohol due to the chances of mild, moderate and severe side effects. If you are having an adverse reaction from mixing Khat and Alcohol it’s imperative that you head to your local emergency room.

Alcohol and Khat

Alcohol and Khat creates a that has different effects depending on the dose: many people feel stimulated and strengthened at low doses of alcohol and Khat and even mixing a small amount of Khat and alcohol is not recommended.

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Mixing alcohol and Khat

The primary effect of alcohol is influenced by an increase in the concentration of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, which is found in the spinal cord and brain stem, and by a reduction in its effect on neuronal transmitters that are excitatory. When alcohol is combined with Khat this primary effect is exaggerated, increasing the strain on the body with unpredictable results.

Alcohol and Khat affects dopamine levels in the brain, causing the body both mental and physical distress. Larger amounts of Khat and alcohol have a greater adverse effect yet leading medic al recommendation is that smaller does can be just as harmful and there is no way of knowing exactly how Khat and alcohol is going to affect an individual before they take it.

Taking Khat and alcohol together

People who take alcohol and Khat together will experience the effects of both substances. Technically, the specific effects and reactions that occur due to frequent use of Khat and alcohol depend on whether you consume more alcohol in relation to Khat or more Khat in relation to alcohol.

The use of significantly more Khat with alcohol will lead to sedation and lethargy, as well as the synergistic effects resulting from a mixture of the two medications.

People who take both alcohol and Khat may experience effects such as:

• reduced motor reflexes from alcohol and Khat
• dizziness from alcohol and Khat
• nausea and vomiting of the Khat

Some people may also experience more euphoria, depression, irritability or all three. A combination of alcohol and Khat leads to significantly more lethargy which can easily tip over into coma, respiratory depression seizures and death.  Be cautious about continuing on with your daily life as a functioning alcoholic as it can disguise some of the more serious health impacts.

Alcohol Vs Khat

Taking Khat in sufficient quantities increases the risk of a heart failure. Additionally, people under the influence of Khat and alcohol may have difficulty forming new memories. With alcohol vs Khat in an individual’s system they become confused and do not understand their environment. Due to the synergistic properties of Khat when mixed with alcohol it can lead to confusion, anxiety, depression and other mental disorders. Chronic use of Khat and alcohol can lead to permanent changes in the brain.  Stopping Alcohol Consumption can cause alcohol withdrawals while stopping Khat can also cause withdrawals.

Khat Vs alcohol

Studies investigating the effects of drugs such as Khat and alcohol have shown that the potential for parasomnia (performing tasks in sleep) is dramatically increased when Khat and alcohol are combined. Severe and dangerous side effects can occur when medications are mixed in the system, and sleep disorders are a common side effect of taking alcohol and Khat together.

When a small to medium amount of alcohol is combined with Khat, sleep disorders such as sleep apnea can occur. According to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) most ER visits and hospitalizations caused by too much alcohol were associated with other substances such as Khat.

Khat and alcohol

How long after taking Khat can I drink alcohol

To avoid any residual toxicity it is advisable to wait until the Khat has totally cleared your system before drinking alcohol, even in small quantities.

Overdose on Khat and alcohol

Overdose on Khat and alcohol is alarmingly common and can often be fatal. In the case of Overdose on Khat or if you are worried after mixing Khat and alcohol call a first responder or proceed to the nearest Emergency Room immediately.

If you are worried about someone who has taken too much Khat or mixed alcohol with Khat then call a first responder or take them to get immediate medical help. The best place for you or someone you care about in the case of a medical emergency is under medical supervision. Be sure to tell the medical team that there is a mix of Khat and alcohol. The combination of alcohol and Khat increases the likelihood that a person would be transferred to intensive care.

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