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      Effect of abusing multiple drugs

      • Combined drug intoxication (CDI), also known as multiple drug intake (MDI) or polydrug use, is the effect of abusing multiple drugs. It occurs when an individual combines more than one drug or multiple substances at a time. Polydrug use is not limited to illicit substances.
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  2. Feb 6, 2024 · Combined drug intoxication (CDI), also known as multiple drug intake (MDI) or polydrug use, is the effect of abusing multiple drugs. It occurs when an individual combines more than one drug or multiple substances at a time. Polydrug use is not limited to illicit substances.

  3. Dec 1, 2023 · CDI is a condition that occurs when a person consumes different drugs either simultaneously or in rapid succession. Dangerous drug combinations can lead to dangerous interactions within the body, increasing the risk of drug overdose and toxicity, which can result in overdose death.

  4. Jan 26, 2024 · Mixed drug toxicity, also known as combined drug intoxication, refers to a dangerous and potentially fatal condition that occurs when a person consumes a combination of different substances. The complex interaction of drugs can lead to unpredictable and unknown effects, increasing the risk of drug overdose and severe health complications.

  5. Combined drug intoxication (CDI), or multiple drug intake (MDI), is a cause of death by drug overdose from poly drug use, often implicated in polysubstance dependence. Deaths by combined drug intoxication are relatively rare (one in several million).

  6. Combined drug intoxication (CDI) happens when a person ingests multiple drugs at one time. Drug users may consume multiple substances on accident—for example, in the case of laced drugs—or intentionally, to heighten their effects. The latter case is especially true for those struggling with addiction.

  7. Apr 4, 2019 · When an individual uses more than one drug at once, it is called Combined Drug Intoxication or CDI. Other terms for this occurrence are: lethal polydrug/polypharmacy intoxication, multiple drug intake (MDI), and even co-occurring drug intake.

  8. Feb 22, 2024 · Risks of Combining Drugs. Dangers. Treatment. Polysubstance use involves the use of two or more drugs in combination. The resulting drug intoxication often occurs in patterns, such as cocaine used with alcohol and prescription drugs. Mixing these substances can prove lethal, or cause strokes and other serious health issues.

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