{"id":36733,"date":"2021-05-08T13:37:01","date_gmt":"2021-05-08T21:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/?p=36733"},"modified":"2021-10-17T05:25:59","modified_gmt":"2021-10-17T05:25:59","slug":"the-dangers-of-abusing-multiple-substances-at-the-same-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/drug-addiction\/the-dangers-of-abusing-multiple-substances-at-the-same-time","title":{"rendered":"The Dangers of Abusing Multiple Substances at the Same Time"},"content":{"rendered":"
The abuse of two or more substances at the same time is known as polysubstance abuse<\/a> or polydrug abuse. There are numerous polydrug abuse combinations, and they can pause various dangers to your health. It is essential to get treatment for polydrug use immediately to avoid realizing the dangers of substance abuse. <\/span><\/p>\n Polysubstance abuse is the use of different types of drugs by the same person. Any combination of addictive substances can feature in a case of polysubstance abuse. Polysubstance abuse can be either sequential or simultaneous. <\/span><\/p>\n Sequential substance abuse means that you use one drug after another. On the other hand, simultaneous polysubstance abuse means using many drugs at the same time. There are three main forms of polysubstance abuse:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In most cases, polysubstance abuse involves a mix of illegal drugs and alcohol. <\/span>One study <\/span><\/a>uncovered that fatal drug combination, including street drugs and alcohol with prescription medications, increased by 3196% between 1983 and 2004. <\/span><\/p>\n Some of the most common substances involved in polydrug abuse are opiates, inhalants, hallucinogens, benzodiazepines, marijuana, and amphetamines. Polysubstance abuse is more dangerous and more challenging to treat than addiction to a single drug.<\/span><\/p>\n Polydrug use does not have any known specific causes. However, various risk factors lead to polysubstance abuse. They include: <\/span><\/p>\n People suffering from mental health disorders are at a high risk of becoming addicted to multiple drugs. <\/span>Research<\/span><\/a> shows that psychological issues such as depression and anxiety. People abuse multiple drugs as a coping mechanism for psychological issues. Mental health treatment is one of the most<\/span> important factors when choosing a drug rehab center.<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n According to the <\/span>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/a>, a family history of substance abuse is a risk factor for substance abuse among individuals. Apart from the genetic influence of addiction, exposure to drugs and alcohol by siblings, parents or other family members could trigger polydrug use. <\/span><\/p>\n Social factors like peer pressure is a major cause of drug addiction among teenagers and young adults. Your peers may provide an assortment of drugs to simply \u2018enjoy\u2019 the feeling. Such abuse could easily lead to frequent cravings for the specific feeling leading to addiction.<\/span><\/p>\n Drug users may grow a tolerance to a single drug. Tolerance is where you need more of a substance to feel the effects. Drug users also find it expensive to purchase more of a drug to get the desired effects. Therefore, they will mix drugs to boost the effects of a single drug. <\/span><\/p>\n The use of <\/span>highly addictive drugs<\/span><\/a> can cause polysubstance abuse. Drugs like heroin can cause addiction even after the first use. When you fail to get a dose, you can look for another substance or substance to substitute, leading to sequential substance abuse. <\/span><\/p>\n Dangers related to using multiple drugs at once differ based on the mixed drugs. The dangers of polydrug abuse can manifest in the short term or long term. They include:<\/span><\/p>\n Addiction is one of the dangers of any form of substance abuse. <\/span>It is a chronic disease <\/span><\/a>that affects your brain\u2019s reward system. The reward system in your brain will end up causing cravings for drugs which compels you to abuse more. Addiction has various effects depending on the drug. Some general effects include increased tolerance, risk of overdose, negative social implications, negative financial consequences, legal, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n All drugs have different kinds of reactions depending on the drugs you abuse. When you use multiple drugs, you will experience more severe side effects. Some of the most common effects of drug abuse include vomiting, body pain, and high blood pressure. The effects of drug abuse could also lead to severe health complications. <\/span><\/p>\n Drugs increase the risk of users developing various health complications. Polydrug abuse also has various health effects depending on the drugs you abuse. For example, <\/span>research<\/span><\/a> shows that the use of alcohol and smoking drugs could affect crucial parts of your body, such as the heart, liver, and kidney. Polydrug use could also lead to diseases such as hepatitis C, kidney failure, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat is Polysubstance Abuse?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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What Are the Risk Factors That Lead to Polysubstance Abuse?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Mental Health Disorders<\/b><\/h3>\n
Family Addiction History<\/b><\/h3>\n
Peer Pressure<\/b><\/h3>\n
Drug Tolerance<\/b><\/h3>\n
Use of Highly Addictive Drugs<\/b><\/h3>\n
Dangers of Polysubstance Abuse<\/b><\/h2>\n
Addiction<\/b><\/h3>\n
Increased Severity of Drug Abuse Side Effects<\/b><\/h3>\n
Severe Health Effects<\/b><\/h3>\n
Risk of Overdosing<\/b><\/h3>\n