Barry drank quite a lot at the biggest party of the year. Later, he had trouble falling asleep, so he took a barbiturate. If he dies from respiratory failure during the night, it is probably because the alcohol and barbiturate had:

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A synergistic effect occurs when the combination of two or more drugs produces an effect that is greater than the sum of their individual effects. In this case, alcohol and barbiturates both depress the central nervous system and can lead to respiratory failure. When taken together, they can have a synergistic effect, increasing the risk of respiratory failure and death.

Barry Drank Quite a Lot at the Biggest Party of the Year