Sylvia finds that having a few drinks doesn't really affect her very much, but she got extremely dizzy and nauseous after drinking wine when taking an aspirin. These effects resulted because
A) the combination of the two substances had a greater effect than one alone.
B) Sylvia hadn't yet developed a tolerance for the drugs.
C) Sylvia was displaying withdrawal symptoms.
D) Sylvia had forgotten to eat before drinking.
E) Sylvia was exhibiting an impairment of control.

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The combination of aspirin and wine may have had a synergistic effect, meaning the two substances together had a greater effect than each alone. Aspirin can increase the absorption of alcohol, leading to an increased level of intoxication. Additionally, aspirin can irritate the stomach lining, which could have contributed to Sylvia's nausea.

Sylvia Finds That Having a Few Drinks Doesn't Really Affect