Someone who drinks alcohol and takes Valium is at risk of death because the substances create a(n):
A) synergistic effect.
B) antagonistic action.
C) complementary action.
D) cross-tolerance effect.

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Alcohol and Valium both depress the central nervous system, and when taken together, they can create a synergistic effect, where their combined impact is greater than the sum of their individual effects, increasing the risk of severe respiratory depression and death.

Someone Who Drinks Alcohol and Takes Valium Is at Risk