If you’ve gotten cross-faded by mixing substances, you should know the dangers of this practice. Mixing drugs or drugs and alcohol is never a good idea. Physicians and pharmacists study for years to prescribe medicine safely, and even then, many patients are hospitalized each year because of problematic prescribed drug interactions. For a non-medical professional to ‘self-prescribe’ illicit or prescription drugs is a recipe for disaster — as drug overdose deaths and overall rates demonstrate.
If you engage in getting cross-faded, you may have a substance abuse problem or even a full-blown addiction. If you are dependent on drugs or alcohol, you can get help at Muse Treatment. Our rehab center is known for its comprehensive addiction treatment plans and combination of medically traditional, alternative, and holistic therapeutic approaches. Our experienced addiction specialists and clinicians treat the mind, body, and spirit. We’ve developed a rehab setting that’s safe, welcoming, and ultra-comfortable.
Muse Treatment is committed to offering treatment that’s individualized for each client. Clients can benefit from enrolling in treatment that is ideally suited to the level of support they need. Our clinicians can also treat polydrug addiction and provide specialized services like dual diagnosis treatment and medication-assisted treatment. In short, we can meet you wherever you are in your recovery process, providing you with the care you need to achieve lasting recovery from addiction.
You should know that substance addiction, regardless of the substance(s) in question, is a chronic condition. There isn’t a cure for drug or alcohol addiction in the traditional sense of the word. However, substance addiction can be managed, and people can achieve long-term recovery through abstinence. We offer programming that outfits individuals with the tools and techniques they need to keep relapse at bay and transform their lifestyle into one of health and improved well-being.
If you have an addiction or are engaged in dangerous substance abuse practices like cross-fading, you can rely on Muse Treatment for help. The sooner you begin treatment, the sooner you can put drugs and alcohol in your past.
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Understanding the Term “Cross-Faded”
The term cross-faded refers to the practice of mixing drugs for various effects. Some people might take two or more drugs to enhance their high. Others might take drugs to make coming down from a high easier. Different drugs have different effects; however, there is no telling that people will, in fact, experience the desired effects. Different drug combinations can prove to be unpleasant and even dangerous or deadly. Taking too much of a substance can lead to accidental overdose. Cross-fading with illicit drugs, prescription drugs, and/or alcohol can lead to a medical emergency. In fact, thousands of overdose deaths are related to the use of multiple drugs.
The truth is that there is no guarantee that taking any substances in combination will be safe or help you achieve the desired effects. Cross-fading is nothing but drug mixing — and that can be a lethal cocktail. If you cannot stop this practice on your own, you may be dependent or addicted to one or more chemical substances. Muse Treatment can evaluate your condition and recommend the ideal course of treatment just for you.
The Risks of Being Cross-Faded
It’s definitely risky to be cross-faded. Not only can the substances cause you mental and/or physical health problems, but they can increase your risk of an accident like a slip or fall. The symptoms of a drug overdose can escalate quite quickly. You may not have time or the wherewithal to call for help. You may not be with others who can be relied upon to call for help. You can minimize risks to your health by not engaging in cross-fading and getting help with your substance abuse problem. If you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, it is unlikely that you will be able to manage this condition without professional help. You are worth the investment. Muse Treatment can help you end your dependence on drugs and alcohol so you can safeguard your health and future.
Why Mixing Substances Is Particularly Dangerous
Mixing substances is dangerous. Although getting cross-faded continues to be practiced among recreational drug users, the practice can lead straight to the hospital emergency room. There is no sure way to know that cross-fading will produce the desired effects. The interactions of drugs and alcohol with the human body are dangerously unpredictable.
Cross-fading heightens the risk of overdose. You must end this practice if you don’t want to wind up in the emergency room — or worse. Too often, people think they have a handle on their recreational drug use — until a stint in the ER demonstrates that they do not, and never actually did. Remember, not everyone survives an overdose or walks out of a hospital without permanent damage to their mental and physical health as a result of using drugs and alcohol. Any time you get cross-faded, you’re risking your health and life.
Recognizing the Signs of Being Cross-Faded
If you have knowingly or unknowingly become cross-faded, you may need emergency medical help. Cross-fading can increase problematic symptoms, such as feeling dizzy or about to pass out. You might experience nausea and vomiting. Other cross-fading symptoms can include:
- Reduced physical coordination
- Reduction in the ability to communicate
- Hallucinations or delusions
- Reduced respiratory function
- Seizures
Some people might lose consciousness or suffer other emergency medical symptoms. If you or someone else is cross-fading and adverse effects have replaced the desired effects, you need to get help. Overdose can occur rapidly, so don’t wait to contact emergency services.
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Cross-Faded Prevention and How to Get Help
You can prevent cross-fading by choosing not to mix drugs or drugs and alcohol. However, if you take illicit drugs, you may not realize that some drugs could be laced with other ingredients. Many drug producers are unscrupulous. They may add powerful ingredients such as opioids to their drugs to create a more powerful high for buyers. However, this ‘powerful high’ could be the ticket to a stream of adverse health effects, including overdose. If you are engaged in cross-fading and can’t seem to stop, you should visit Muse Treatment immediately to get help. If you can’t seem to stop using drugs or cross-fading, there is likely a strong dependence or full-blown addiction at play. Our clinicians can help you overcome this dependence to get your life and health back on track.
Muse Treatment’s Approach to Treating Substance Abuse
Substance abuse and practices like getting cross-faded are dangerous. You can get help with your alcohol and drug-related problems by enrolling for drug addiction treatment in Los Angeles. Our rehab center offers a positive healing environment where you can learn to manage your addiction for good. Contact Muse Treatment or call 800-426-1818, and let’s begin your recovery journey together. We can customize a course of treatment that’s ideal for you. We offer inpatient and outpatient treatment programs as well as medical drug detox and aftercare. You can achieve long-term recovery with treatment, but the best time to start is right now.