The use of alcohol to depress the effects of pain is as old as the fermentation process itself.
Alcohol is believed to be one of the oldest and probably the most widely used drugs in the world.
Have you ever watched old Westerns?
Don’t mix alcohol with painkillers.© Getty Images
Somebody needed a leg amputated?
Break out a bottle of whiskey and take a few swigs.
Need to pull that arrow out of the guy’s chest?
No need for morphine, we have whiskey.
By slowing down the brain and nervous system, alcohol delivers a certain amount of relief.
Alcohol and aspirin can damage the stomach lining.
Alcohol and Tylenol can increase the risk of damage to the liver.
Alcohol and Advil (ibuprofen) can cause ulcers and stomach bleeding.
Understanding Alcohol Use Disorders and Their Treatment.American Psychological Association.
“Mixing Alcohol With Medicines.
