dpshaw Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 So, Per doctor's orders, I was taking extra Klonopin yesterday to deal with my anxiety. Needless to say I had about 4mg, which I normally handle without too much trouble. However, I made the mistake of going out to dinner with a friend. I had two beers with dinner and whammo, the next thing I know I'm getting cited for public intoxication and have a court date set for next Thursday (fun!). So, I know it's been said before, but let this be yet another cautionary tale... do not mix your benzos with alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchizoHH Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 LMAO at your post title. Hope you get off easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderful.Cheese Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Yes, this is always a bad idea with that much benzo especially! Why did you do it? (Not judging, because I've done this before. And it wasn't purdy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatsNormal Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Haha ahhh benzos and booze.. I Tried the combo once years ago and same thing happened.. Not good lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt07 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Here's hoping you get off easy! Thanks for the reminder. It's always good to show concretely why mixing booze and benzos is not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishididnthaveanhedonia Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 this is only tangentially related, but is mixing alcohol with benzos different from mixing antipsychotics and alcohol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shimmeree Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Klonopin + beer ended up with me flipping my car, totaling it, and getting a DUI. Not a good combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt07 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) this is only tangentially related, but is mixing alcohol with benzos different from mixing antipsychotics and alcohol? It's not good to drink on any psych meds, but the dangers of benzos and alcohol are well documented and can be fatal. Edited May 9, 2015 by jt07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancesintherain Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 don't forget to tell your lawyer about the cause of the intoxication....not saying it's a get off free card, but it might lead to some mitigating evidence that reduces the fine/sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishididnthaveanhedonia Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 this is only tangentially related, but is mixing alcohol with benzos different from mixing antipsychotics and alcohol? It's not good to drink on any psych meds, but the dangers of benzos and alcohol are well documented and can be fatal. oh okay. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillBytes Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 So, Per doctor's orders, I was taking extra Klonopin yesterday to deal with my anxiety. Needless to say I had about 4mg, which I normally handle without too much trouble. However, I made the mistake of going out to dinner with a friend. I had two beers with dinner and whammo, the next thing I know I'm getting cited for public intoxication and have a court date set for next Thursday (fun!). So, I know it's been said before, but let this be yet another cautionary tale... do not mix your benzos with alcohol. Agreed! Even hydroxypine (generic for Vistaril) and alcohol will have similar effect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confused Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 don't forget to tell your lawyer about the cause of the intoxication....not saying it's a get off free card, but it might lead to some mitigating evidence that reduces the fine/sentence. Yes, they will know if it is a helpful thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpshaw Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Well, today's the day. I've got my suit on and am ready for whatever the judge wants to do with me. I'm about an hour out from the actual docket time. I'll let you all know how it turns out. I intend to be completely honest with them and let the chips fall where they may, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt07 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpshaw Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Well. I pleaded guilty. The judge said I really needed to be careful about mixing my meds with my booze and fined me $133. I agreed, politely thanked him and went on my merry way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt07 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I'm glad you just got a fine. Is public intoxication like the lowest level of misdemeanor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I'm glad everything worked out for you. I haven't been posting in this thread, but have been following it since you posted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillBytes Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 wonderful news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancesintherain Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Ouch to $133, but that's probably the lowest level fine you could get. Depends on the state/county/city. Sounds like a pretty good result overall and a reasonably sympathetic judge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt07 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) The reason I asked about whether it was the lowest level misdemeanor is because a lawyer could have gotten it down to the lowest level because it's not a very serious infraction. However, I've known some people who've gotten traffic tickets that much so I think all is good. It's over and you can relax. ETA: But you'd have to pay the lawyer more than $133. Edited May 15, 2015 by jt07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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