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Mixing alcohol and cannabis has become a widespread trend, especially among younger adults, and it is referred to as crossfading. They are eager to combine these two to experience an intense, combined euphoria. Here, we delve into the risks and myths surrounding the mix, examining what research has to say.<\/p>

Despite the popularity of this trend, mixing cannabis with alcohol can lead to heightened and unpredictable impairment, as well as long-term and short-term health risks. The effects are widely influenced by the order and dose of consumption, as well as the method of ingestion<\/a> (edibles vs. smoking), and individual tolerance. The simultaneous use of alcohol and marijuana (SAM) is mostly observed at parties, as they\u2019re often readily available and normalised for extended relaxation.<\/p>

But is it advisable? Can it become fatal? Read the blog to know what science-backed research has to say about this!<\/p>

<\/span>Why People Mix Cannabis and Alcohol<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

Here are some of the key reasons why people mix alcohol and cannabis.<\/p>

<\/span>To Enhance Intoxication<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

Since alcohol and weed are depressants and affect the central nervous system (CNS), people mix these two to experience intensified effects like drowsiness, reflexes, and impaired judgment. Consuming alcohol before using weed enhances THC (the key psychoactive component of cannabis) absorption in the blood, resulting in a more potent and stronger sense of euphoria.<\/p>

<\/span>To Substitute or Reduce Alcohol Consumption<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

Mixing alcohol and cannabis is common among adults, especially those with alcohol use disorder (AUD) or who use medical cannabis<\/a>. Weed can be a substitute for reducing drinking, which is often considered a harm-reduction strategy.<\/p>

<\/span>To Manage Emotional States<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

People with co-occurring mental health issues like PTSD, anxiety<\/a>, or depression use weed and alcohol simultaneously to self-medicate and cope with various aversive psychological states. In many cases, young adults suggest that mixing alcohol and weed has improved their sexual performance and arousal, which they attribute to the ability of the mix to reduce shame and anxiety.<\/p>

<\/span>What Happens When You Mix Cannabis and Alcohol? (The Science Behind It)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

Here is what happens when you mix alcohol with weed.<\/p>

<\/span>The Scientific Mechanics of Crossfading<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>