Comprehensive TREATMENT
Using multiple substances simultaneously creates complex challenges that require specialized treatment. At Luna, we provide integrated care designed to address the unique needs of polysubstance use.
UNDERSTANDING THE CONDITION
Polysubstance use refers to the consumption of two or more substances within a short period, either simultaneously or in close succession. This pattern of use significantly increases health risks and creates complex treatment challenges.
Common combinations include alcohol with benzodiazepines, opioids with stimulants (speedballing), or mixing prescription medications with illicit drugs. Each combination creates unique dangers, as substances interact in unpredictable ways that amplify their individual effects.
Overdose risk increases exponentially when combining substances
Multiple dependencies require specialized integrated treatment
Many individuals struggling with addiction use multiple substances
When substances are combined, their effects don't simply add up - they multiply and interact in ways that are often unpredictable and dangerous.
Mixing depressants like alcohol and benzodiazepines can slow breathing to dangerous levels. Combining stimulants with depressants puts immense stress on the heart and nervous system, creating life-threatening conditions.
Polysubstance use often leads to rapid tolerance development across multiple substances, requiring increasingly dangerous amounts to achieve desired effects.
As the body adapts to multiple substances simultaneously, the risk of overdose increases dramatically. What was once a manageable dose can quickly become lethal as patterns escalate.
Withdrawal from multiple substances creates overlapping and compounding symptoms that require careful medical management and monitoring.
Different substances have different withdrawal timelines and symptoms. Managing multiple withdrawals simultaneously requires specialized medical expertise to ensure safety and comfort.
Understanding the patterns and risks of polysubstance use
Both substances slow the central nervous system. Combined use can lead to respiratory depression, coma, or death.
Risk Level: Extreme
Known as "speedballing," this combination puts extreme stress on the cardiovascular system and has led to numerous fatal overdoses.
Risk Level: Extreme
Both prescribed medications can dangerously suppress breathing when combined, even at therapeutic doses.
Risk Level: Very High
Stimulants can mask alcohol's depressant effects, leading to alcohol poisoning as individuals consume more than they realize.
Risk Level: High
SPECIALIZED CARE
Treating polysubstance use disorder is more complex than addressing single-substance addiction. At Luna, our integrated approach addresses all aspects of multiple dependencies simultaneously.
Multiple substances create overlapping withdrawal symptoms that require careful medical monitoring and management to ensure safety.
Different substances may serve different emotional or psychological needs, requiring comprehensive therapy to address underlying causes.
Each person's combination of substances and patterns of use is unique, requiring personalized treatment strategies.
Long-term recovery requires addressing all substances simultaneously, building skills to manage multiple cravings and triggers.
Our treatment for polysubstance use combines medical expertise, evidence-based therapy, and holistic care in a supportive environment designed for complex cases.
24/7 medical monitoring and support during withdrawal from multiple substances
Treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions that often accompany polysubstance use
Strategies and skills to manage triggers and cravings for multiple substances
Our small, boutique setting allows us to provide highly individualized care that addresses the specific combination of substances you're using and the underlying factors driving that use.
With a maximum of 9 clients in our residential program, our team can dedicate the time and attention needed to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that evolves with your progress and addresses all aspects of your recovery.
Our medical team has extensive experience managing the complex withdrawal and health issues associated with polysubstance use, ensuring your safety throughout treatment.
Psychiatric evaluation and treatment address co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, and trauma that often drive polysubstance use.
Every treatment plan is tailored to your specific substance combination, patterns of use, and individual recovery needs in our small, focused environment.
Our compassionate admissions team is available from 8am-10pm to help you begin your journey to recovery.
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