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'''Xenon''' is a dissociative anesthetic gas.<ref>Cullen, S., & Gross, E. (1951). The Anesthetic Properties of Xenon in Animals and Human Beings, with Additional Observations on Krypton. Science, 113(2942), 580-582. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/1679348</ref> It is similar to [[nitrous oxide]] in effects.{{citation needed}} Recreational use of xenon is rare due to it being expensive and difficult to find.{{citation needed}} | |||
Xenon is a dissociative anesthetic gas. It is similar to [[ | |||
==History and culture== | ==History and culture== | ||
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Originally discovered by William Ramsay and Morris Travers in September 1898, shortly after they discovered krypton and neon. It was named after the Greek word for "Stranger", "Guest", or "Foreigner". It wasn't until 1939, when physician Albert R. Behnke began exploring it's intoxicating effects. | |||
==Chemistry== | ==Chemistry== | ||
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==Subjective effects== | ==Subjective effects== | ||
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<small>* | <small>an * indicates that an effect is shared with nitrous oxide</small> | ||
{{effects/physical| | {{effects/physical| | ||
*'''[[Dystharia]]''' | *'''[[Dystharia]]''' | ||
*'''[[Pain relief]]'''* | *'''[[Pain relief]]'''* | ||
*'''[[Motor control loss]]'''* | *'''[[Motor control loss]]'''* | ||
*'''[[Headaches]]'''* - This effect occurs less often than with [[nitrous oxide]] | *'''[[Headaches]]'''* - This effect occurs less often than with [[nitrous oxide]]. {{citation needed}} | ||
*'''[[Muscle relaxation]]''' | *'''[[Muscle relaxation]]''' | ||
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*'''[[Euphoria]]'''* | *'''[[Euphoria]]'''* | ||
*'''[[Confusion]]'''* | *'''[[Confusion]]'''* | ||
*'''[[Anxiety suppression]]''' - This effect is commonly present with Xenon in comparison to [[nitrous oxide]] | *'''[[Anxiety suppression]]''' - This effect is commonly present with Xenon in comparison to [[nitrous oxide]]. {{citation needed}} | ||
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{{effects/auditory| | {{effects/auditory| | ||
*'''[[Auditory hallucinations|Hallucinations]]'''* | *'''[[Auditory hallucinations|Hallucinations]]'''* | ||
*'''[[Auditory enhancement|Enhancements]]''' - Xenon has been reported to enhance audio, rather than suppress it as seen with [[nitrous oxide]] | *'''[[Auditory enhancement|Enhancements]]''' - Xenon has been reported to enhance audio, rather than suppress it as seen with [[nitrous oxide]]. {{citation needed}} | ||
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===Experience reports=== | |||
There are currently no anecdotal reports which describe the effects of this compound within our [[experience index]]. Additional experience reports can be found here: | |||
* [https://www.erowid.org/experiences/subs/exp_Xenon.shtml Erowid Experience Vaults: Xenon] | |||
==Toxicity and harm potential== | ==Toxicity and harm potential== | ||
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It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible use|harm reduction practices]] when using this | It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible use|harm reduction practices]] when using this gas for recreation. | ||
===Lethal dosage=== | ===Lethal dosage=== | ||
===Tolerance and addiction potential=== | ===Tolerance and addiction potential=== | ||
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*[[Responsible use]] | *[[Responsible use]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[[wikipedia:Xenon|Xenon (Wikipedia)]] | |||
*[https://www.erowid.org/chemicals/xenon/ Xenon (Erowid Vault)] | |||
==Literature== | ==Literature== | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Psychoactive substance]][[Category:Proofread]][[Category:Approval]] | [[Category:Psychoactive substance]][[Category:Proofread]][[Category:Approval]] | ||