Small study reveals how alcohol boosts opioid effects
NCT ID NCT04300751
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how alcohol and opioids (like prescription painkillers) affect people when taken together. Eleven healthy adults who use both substances but are not dependent on them took part. Researchers measured how much participants liked the drug combination and how drunk they felt. The goal was to better understand the risks of mixing alcohol and opioids.
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40508, United States
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