Risky Drinking: Most Common Medications That Interact with Alcohol

In today’s world of modern medicine, prescription medication is used to treat any number of illnesses and conditions. In a 2015 study, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that about 42% of Americans admit to drinking and taking prescription medication. While the common belief is that the warnings are merely suggestions, and no real harm can come from mixing commonly used medications with alcohol, the truth couldn’t be more serious.

Even the most health-conscious people can have misconceptions about the medication they’re taking. A common belief is that any medicine taken is out of the system by later that …read more