Responsible drug use: Difference between revisions

>Hycanai
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>Hycanai
m Planned to fix a typo under examples. "Do now swim." to "Do not swim.", however I ended up adjusting it to "Avoiding swimming".
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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
*Not swimming
*Avoiding swimming
*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
*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.