Combined drug intoxication
Combined Drug Intoxication
Combined drug intoxication (CDI), also known as multiple drug intake or fatal polydrug use, is a lethal condition that occurs when a person consumes multiple drugs or toxins simultaneously. The pronunciation is /kəˈmaɪnd drʌg ˌɪntɒksɪˈkeɪʃən/.
Etymology
The term "Combined drug intoxication" is derived from the English language. "Combined" comes from the Latin word "combinare", which means "to unite"; "drug" is derived from the Old French "drogue", possibly derived from the Dutch word "droog" (meaning "dry" since pharmaceuticals were originally dried herbs); and "intoxication" comes from the Latin "intoxicationem", meaning "poisoning".
Definition
Combined drug intoxication occurs when two or more psychoactive drugs are ingested and interact in a way that causes the user to experience severe or fatal side effects. This can occur with both prescription and illicit drugs, and the risk increases when these substances are combined with alcohol.
Related Terms
- Polydrug use: The use of more than one drug or type of drug at the same time or sequentially.
- Drug interaction: A situation in which a substance affects the activity of a drug when both are administered together.
- Toxicology: The study of the adverse effects of chemicals, including drugs, on living organisms.
- Overdose: The ingestion or application of a drug or other substance in quantities greater than are recommended.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Combined drug intoxication
- Wikipedia's article - Combined drug intoxication
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