Question

Mixing a stimulant with a depressant, such as alcohol, is dangerous because:

Answer 1

Mixing a stimulant and depressant is extremely dangerous and the body's reaction is often unpredictable. The two types of drug send contradicting messages to the body; as a result the body's function is greatly impaired. ... Mixing stimulants and depressants puts the body under immense pressure.

Answer 2

Stimulants and depressants are complete opposites. Stimulants increase function and increase energy and alertness while depressants slow you down to produce tranquilizing side effects. When a person takes both, the body tries to do both at the same time.