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'''Dysphoria''' (semantically the opposite of [[Cognitive euphoria|euphoria]]) is medically recognized as a cognitive and emotional state in which a person experiences intense feelings of discomfort and unhappiness. It is often accompanied by strong feelings of [[anxiety]] and [[depression]].<ref>Medical dictionary Dysphoria - http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/dysphoria</ref> Technically, dysphoria is an effect,<ref>Key DSM-IV Mental Status Exam Phrases - http://bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_dysphoria.htm</ref> but the term is often colloquially used to define emotion and an intense state of melacholic unhappiness combined with an overwhelming sense of discomfort and malaise.

In terms of ~~substance~~ usage, many substances induce states of dysphoria regardless of the person's previous emotional state. These feelings can range from mild senses of negativity to overwhelmingly uncomfortable dysphoria. </onlyinclude>

In terms of drug usage, many substances induce states of dysphoria regardless of the person's previous emotional state. These feelings can range from mild senses of negativity to overwhelmingly uncomfortable dysphoria. </onlyinclude>

===Psychoactive substances===

Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include:

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 '''Dysphoria''' (semantically the opposite of [[Cognitive euphoria|euphoria]]) is medically recognized as a cognitive and emotional state in which a person experiences intense feelings of discomfort and unhappiness. It is often accompanied by strong feelings of [[anxiety]] and [[depression]].<ref>Medical dictionary Dysphoria - http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/dysphoria</ref> Technically, dysphoria is an effect,<ref>Key DSM-IV Mental Status Exam Phrases - http://bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_dysphoria.htm</ref> but the term is often colloquially used to define emotion and an intense state of melacholic unhappiness combined with an overwhelming sense of discomfort and malaise.
-In terms of substance usage, many substances induce states of dysphoria regardless of the person's previous emotional state. These feelings can range from mild senses of negativity to overwhelmingly uncomfortable dysphoria. </onlyinclude>
+In terms of drug usage, many substances induce states of dysphoria regardless of the person's previous emotional state. These feelings can range from mild senses of negativity to overwhelmingly uncomfortable dysphoria. </onlyinclude>
 ===Psychoactive substances===
 Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include: