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'''Responsible drug use''' is a set of diverse ideas and practices based on the premise that recreational substances can be used in a healthy and responsible manner by consenting adult individuals. It is closely related to the concept of '''harm reduction''', which seeks to minimize the risks and hazards of psychoactive substances while maximizing their benefits via education and training. | '''Responsible drug use''' is a set of diverse ideas and practices based on the premise that recreational substances can be used in a healthy and responsible manner by consenting adult individuals. It is closely related to the concept of '''harm reduction''', which seeks to minimize the risks and hazards of psychoactive substances while maximizing their benefits via education and training. | ||
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'''Examples of general harm reduction advice include:''' | '''Examples of general harm reduction advice include:''' | ||
*Educating oneself on the effects and legality of the substance being consumed | *Educating oneself on the effects and legality of the substance being consumed | ||
*Measuring accurate dosages and taking other precautions to reduce the risk of overdose | *Measuring accurate dosages and taking other precautions to reduce the risk of overdose | ||
*Taking the time to chemically test all substances being consumed to determine purity and strength | *Taking the time to chemically test all substances being consumed to determine purity and strength | ||
*Do not swim | *Do not swim. | ||
*Not [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug%E2%80%93impaired_driving driving], operating heavy machinery, or otherwise being directly or indirectly responsible for the safety or care of another person while intoxicated | *Not [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug%E2%80%93impaired_driving driving], operating heavy machinery, or otherwise being directly or indirectly responsible for the safety or care of another person while intoxicated | ||
*Avoid recreational drunk dialing, emailing, etc, that may lead to socially negative consequences. | *Avoid recreational drunk dialing, emailing, etc, that may lead to socially negative consequences. | ||
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*Not allowing substance use to overshadow other aspects of one's life or responsibilities | *Not allowing substance use to overshadow other aspects of one's life or responsibilities | ||
*Being morally conscious of the source of one's substances | *Being morally conscious of the source of one's substances | ||
*[[List of psychoactive substances to avoid|Avoid certain psychoactive substances]] | |||
This page is dedicated to providing information about the various factors that should be considered when experimenting with or regularly using [[psychoactive substances]]. The first section covers general harm reduction practices for all substance classes while the latter is specific to [[hallucinogens]]. | This page is dedicated to providing information about the various factors that should be considered when experimenting with or regularly using [[psychoactive substances]]. The first section covers general harm reduction practices for all substance classes while the latter is specific to [[hallucinogens]]. | ||
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[[File:71gBXwhrvDL. SL1500 .jpg|170px|thumbnail|right|The GEMINI-20 portable milligram scale shown above is a popular scale recommended by [https://wiki.tripsit.me/wiki/Scales Tripsit]. These can be purchased at online retailers.]] | [[File:71gBXwhrvDL. SL1500 .jpg|170px|thumbnail|right|The GEMINI-20 portable milligram scale shown above is a popular scale recommended by [https://wiki.tripsit.me/wiki/Scales Tripsit]. These can be purchased at online retailers.]] | ||
<p>When buying or using chemicals in powdered form, it is strongly recommended to invest in a reliable and accurate digital milligram scale to ensure the ingestion of safe and known doses.</p> | <p>When buying or using chemicals in powdered form, it is strongly recommended to invest in a reliable and accurate digital milligram scale to ensure the ingestion of safe and known doses.</p> | ||
<p>To achieve the most accurate measurement, the scale should only be used on a completely flat surface away from vibrations, wind, and drafts. Low batteries can also affect the scale's accuracy, so one should periodically replace them. Scales usually come with a calibration weight which can be used to detect accuracy decreases.<ref name="gemini">American Weigh Scales, Inc Gemini-20 User Manual | | <p>To achieve the most accurate measurement, the scale should only be used on a completely flat surface away from vibrations, wind, and drafts. Low batteries can also affect the scale's accuracy, so one should periodically replace them. Scales usually come with a calibration weight which can be used to detect accuracy decreases.<ref name="gemini">American Weigh Scales, Inc Gemini-20 User Manual | [https://awscales.com/content/scales/amw-gemini20/gemini-20_manual.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOoqJSNrK5IPLPFvRLflwjCwfGa6LYTOPtDO6Ymh6uBbJdBx03PKS https://awscales.com/content/scales/amw-gemini20/gemini-20_manual.pdf]</ref></p> | ||
<p>There is a large variety of different scales available online through various sites. To choose a quality scale, users should read the reviews before buying and come to their own personal decision. Users should ideally choose a scale that has a 0.001 gram (1 milligram) readability. When using a scale that has 0.005 gram readability (5 milligrams), the weight will be off by 5 milligrams in either direction, meaning that if one measures 20 milligrams of a substance, the results will be between 15 - 25 mg.</p> | <p>There is a large variety of different scales available online through various sites. To choose a quality scale, users should read the reviews before buying and come to their own personal decision. Users should ideally choose a scale that has a 0.001 gram (1 milligram) readability. When using a scale that has 0.005 gram readability (5 milligrams), the weight will be off by 5 milligrams in either direction, meaning that if one measures 20 milligrams of a substance, the results will be between 15 - 25 mg.</p> | ||
<span style="color:red">'''Milligram scales under $1000 cannot accurately weigh out doses below at least 50 milligrams and are highly inaccurate under 10 - 15 milligrams. For potent substances, the [[Volumetric liquid dosing|volumetric liquid dosing]] technique is advised.'''</span> | <span style="color:red">'''Milligram scales under $1000 cannot accurately weigh out doses below at least 50 milligrams and are highly inaccurate under 10 - 15 milligrams. For potent substances, the [[Volumetric liquid dosing|volumetric liquid dosing]] technique is advised.'''</span> | ||
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If the user knows the exact effects of the substance in advance, then they will know what to expect. This is something that significantly reduces the chances of a negative experience by a huge margin through the prevention of unexpected circumstances. | If the user knows the exact effects of the substance in advance, then they will know what to expect. This is something that significantly reduces the chances of a negative experience by a huge margin through the prevention of unexpected circumstances. | ||
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*'''Avoid''' sources of anything that can generate "bad vibes." The user should not expose themselves to unpleasant or disturbing stimuli such as scary films or dark music. If bad vibes are encompassing the experience, they can be escaped by quickly changing the immediate environment the user is in. For example, if one is sitting down with the lights off, stand up and turn the lights on, change the music, or move to a different room in the house. | *'''Avoid''' sources of anything that can generate "[[bad vibes]]." The user should not expose themselves to unpleasant or disturbing stimuli such as scary films or dark music. If bad vibes are encompassing the experience, they can be escaped by quickly changing the immediate environment the user is in. For example, if one is sitting down with the lights off, stand up and turn the lights on, change the music, or move to a different room in the house. | ||
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Once the user becomes familiar with a substance, it becomes a personal choice as to whether or not they feel comfortable enough to trip without a sitter. It is also advised to use trip sitters when taking high doses or a dose one has never taken before. It should be remembered that having friends around while tripping is the best way to avoid potential psychological, medical, or legal consequences. | Once the user becomes familiar with a substance, it becomes a personal choice as to whether or not they feel comfortable enough to trip without a sitter. It is also advised to use trip sitters when taking high doses or a dose one has never taken before. It should be remembered that having friends around while tripping is the best way to avoid potential psychological, medical, or legal consequences. | ||
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