Recreational drug use are caused by an excessive response of the body to allergens, such as the pollen released by grasses and trees. An allergic reaction causes release of histamine by the body. Other uses of antihistamines are to help with normal symptoms of insect stings even if there is no allergic reaction. Their recreational appeal exists mainly due to their anticholinergic properties, that induce anxiolysis and, in some cases such as diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine, and orphenadrine, a characteristic euphoria at moderate doses. High dosages taken to induce recreational drug effects may lead to overdoses. Antihistamines are also consumed in combination with alcohol, particularly
Double Allergic officially, but "Living Type" was voted into the Triple J Hottest 100 in 1996. Critics were generally favorable in their reviews of "Double Allergic". It was praised by Allmusic reviewer Jonathan Lewis as "a cohesive and mature effort". It has also been certified platinum three times, with over 200,000 copies sold. "Double Allergic" was also nominated for five ARIA awards, with singles from the album nominated for an additional four, however, it won none of the awards it was nominated for. "Double Allergic" contained material that had been written by Powderfinger in 1995 and 1996. Prior to its release, guitarist