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'''NOTE:''' Because of the relatively high unpredictability of psychedelics, it is usually advised (especially if the person has little or no experience) to avoid mixing them with any other substance, even if the mix is considered physically safe. Even a substance like [[Alcohol]], which tends to dull the psychedelic effects, could trigger a state of confusion which might cause the person to have a negative experience. | '''NOTE:''' Because of the relatively high unpredictability of psychedelics, it is usually advised (especially if the person has little or no experience) to avoid mixing them with any other substance, even if the mix is considered physically safe. Even a substance like [[Alcohol]], which tends to dull the psychedelic effects, could trigger a state of confusion which might cause the person to have a negative experience. | ||
* [[Cannabis]] - This combination is very unpredictable. Some people like and advise to smoke during a trip to make the experience more relaxing, but in many cases it seems to potentiate the psychedelic effect and/or make the experience more intricate and confusing. This is usually not physically dangerous, but might cause a [[Bad trip]] by making the experience too overwhelming and disorienting. | *'''[[Cannabis]]''' - This combination is very unpredictable. Some people like and advise to smoke during a trip to make the experience more relaxing, but in many cases it seems to potentiate the psychedelic effect and/or make the experience more intricate and confusing. This is usually not physically dangerous, but might cause a [[Bad trip]] by making the experience too overwhelming and disorienting. | ||
* [[Stimulants]] - This combination tends to increase anxiety, thus increasing the possibility of having a negative experience. If the psychedelic substance used is already stimulating on its own (for example a [[Phenethylamine]]) a mix like this could cause an increase in heart rate and/or other unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms. | *'''[[Stimulants]]''' - This combination tends to increase anxiety, thus increasing the possibility of having a negative experience. If the psychedelic substance used is already stimulating on its own (for example a [[Phenethylamine]]) a mix like this could cause an increase in heart rate and/or other unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms. | ||
===[[MAOI|Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)]], [[serotonin reuptake inhibitor]]s (SSRIs) and [[serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor]]s (SNRI)=== | ===[[MAOI|Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)]], [[serotonin reuptake inhibitor]]s (SSRIs) and [[serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor]]s (SNRI)=== |