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Although the term "bad trip" usually refers to states created by a [[dissociative]] or [[psychedelic]] drug, it is also applicable for states that are able to be induced by [[stimulants]], [[deliriants]], and other [[psychoactive]] drugs.

== ~~Aborting~~ a trip ==

== Dealing with difficult experiences ==

Often, inducing a change of setting (changing the lighting, the music, discussing with the tripper etc...) to reduce or kill a bad trip. Trying to let go instead of being controlling of the trip is often very efficient at alleviating the discomfort of a bad trip and often leads to significant experiences

Here is a video from MAPS on how to deal with a bad trip ;

According to a John Hopkins study (slightly edited) :

If trippers become anxious during the course of hallucinogen action, it is now widely recognized that the appropriate first response is to provide strong personal support and reassurance (O’Brien, 2006). This primarily includes interacting with the tripper in a comforting and reassuring manner. If the tripper is behaving anxiously and a negative psychological reaction seems to be escalating, the monitors should convey a solid sense of security and calm, while empathizing with what may be an incredibly intense and unpleasant experience. Attempts to ‘talk down’ the tripper (i.e. the use of reality- defining techniques to distract the tripper from or attenuate the altered state of consciousness) may be counter- productive and aggravate a difficult reaction (McCabe, 1977). Instead, trippers should be reminded to surrender to the experience. Appropriate forms of reassurance may include a supportive touch to the arm or shoulder with verbal reminders that the tripper is in a safe setting, has taken the hallucinogen, and that he or she will return to normal consciousness in ‘a few minutes’ or ‘a few hours’ (or whatever the appropriate estimate may be, depending on the specific drug under study and when it was administered). During an intense hallucinogen occasioned experience when verbal interactions may be of limited help, a powerful form of reassurance (some- times called ‘interpersonal grounding’) is simply holding the hand of the tripper (McCabe, 1977). Many trippers report that during such experiences, a reassuring hand provides an incredible sense of stability and connection. Trip-sitters should demonstrate this practice during preparation to normalize hand holding during sessions.

== Chemical methods ==

One way of 'killing' a trip is to take a dose of a [[benzodiazepine]] or of an [[anti-psychotic]]. Here are known substances that will lessen a trip:

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 Although the term "bad trip" usually refers to states created by a [[dissociative]] or [[psychedelic]] drug, it is also applicable for states that are able to be induced by [[stimulants]], [[deliriants]], and other [[psychoactive]] drugs.
-== Aborting a trip ==
+== Dealing with difficult experiences ==
+Often, inducing a change of setting (changing the lighting, the music, discussing with the tripper etc...) to reduce or kill a bad trip. Trying to let go instead of being controlling of the trip is often very efficient at alleviating the discomfort of a bad trip and often leads to significant experiences
+Here is a video from MAPS on how to deal with a bad trip ;
+According to a John Hopkins study (slightly edited) :
+If trippers become anxious during the course of hallucinogen action, it is now widely recognized that the appropriate first response is to provide strong personal support and reassurance (O’Brien, 2006). This primarily includes interacting with the tripper in a comforting and reassuring manner. If the tripper is behaving anxiously and a negative psychological reaction seems to be escalating, the monitors should convey a solid sense of security and calm, while empathizing with what may be an incredibly intense and unpleasant experience. Attempts to ‘talk down’ the tripper (i.e. the use of reality- defining techniques to distract the tripper from or attenuate the altered state of consciousness) may be counter- productive and aggravate a difficult reaction (McCabe, 1977). Instead, trippers should be reminded to surrender to the experience. Appropriate forms of reassurance may include a supportive touch to the arm or shoulder with verbal reminders that the tripper is in a safe setting, has taken the hallucinogen, and that he or she will return to normal consciousness in ‘a few minutes’ or ‘a few hours’ (or whatever the appropriate estimate may be, depending on the specific drug under study and when it was administered). During an intense hallucinogen occasioned experience when verbal interactions may be of limited help, a powerful form of reassurance (some- times called ‘interpersonal grounding’) is simply holding the hand of the tripper (McCabe, 1977). Many trippers report that during such experiences, a reassuring hand provides an incredible sense of stability and connection. Trip-sitters should demonstrate this practice during preparation to normalize hand holding during sessions.
+== Chemical methods ==
 One way of 'killing' a trip is to take a dose of a [[benzodiazepine]] or of an [[anti-psychotic]]. Here are known substances that will lessen a trip: