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*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 | ||
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*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 | ||
*Having a trip sitter when taking a substance with which one is not familiar | *Having a trip sitter when taking a substance with which one is not familiar | ||
*Not attempting to trick or persuade anyone to use a substance they are not willing to use | *Not attempting to trick or persuade anyone to use a substance they are not willing to use | ||
*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 | ||
*If one can, one should stay inside to not risk any harm done to oneself (or anyone nearby) | |||
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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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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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. | ||