AboutJan Edward Williams Expertise all questions related to drug or alcohol addiction, except those requiring the expertise of a physician or those relating to mental health problems apart from addiction. See my web site: http://www.alcoholdrugsos.com
Experience I have been working as a licensed addictions counselor for 29 years and am in recovery myself for 31 years
Organizations Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors Maryland
Maryland Addictions Professional Certification Board
Education/Credentials MS Counseling
Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Maryland
Question Once I saw a site on aol that was titled "how to kill yourself with xanax and alcohol" I didn't pay any attention at the time, and now I can't find it again. I am writing a book in which a woman does precisely that: commits suicide using xanax and vodka. The book will never see publication or seen by anyone but myself, but I want the correct facts anyway.
Answer Hello Lela,
Accidental overdose and suicide can occur when combining alcohol with another sedative. It is the synergy that occurs when one ingests alcohol with benzodiazepines such as Xanax that makes the combination so deadly. Take a look at these sites for information on benzodiazepines: http://www.drugs-forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81611 http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000401/2121.html
Jan Edward Williams, MS, JD, LCADC
www.alcoholdrugsos.com
jwilliams@alcoholdrugsos.com
