SmartServe Ontario Practice Exam

Which of the following best describes the relationship between alcohol and cannabis intoxication?

1. They have the same intoxicating effects

2. Alcohol and cannabis interact, increasing intoxication

3. They negate each other's effects

4. Alcohol decreases cannabis intoxication

The correct answer is: Alcohol and cannabis interact, increasing intoxication

The relationship between alcohol and cannabis intoxication is best described by the fact that these substances can interact in ways that may increase overall intoxication. When both are consumed together, alcohol may enhance the psychoactive effects of cannabis, leading to greater impairment than either substance alone. This interaction can increase the risk of adverse effects, such as decreased motor coordination and heightened perceptions of intoxication, which can be misleading. Viewing the other options: while some might think that alcohol and cannabis have the same effects or work against each other, the evidence suggests that when combined, they do not negate one another; instead, the two can amplify the intoxicating effects, causing a greater level of impairment. Additionally, the notion that alcohol decreases cannabis intoxication does not hold true, as studies indicate that the combination often leads to increased impairment rather than a reduction. Thus, the choice that accurately reflects the interaction is the one that emphasizes the potential for increased intoxication when both substances are used together.