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<onlyinclude>The range and intensity of the effects of a substance depends on upon a number of factors. These include [[route of administration]], [[dosage]], [[set and setting]], and personal and environmental factors. Effective doses can be divided into five categories: '''threshold''', '''light''', '''common''', '''strong''', and '''heavy'''.</onlyinclude>

<onlyinclude>The range and intensity of the effects of a substance depends on upon a number of factors. These include [[route of administration]], [[dosage]], [[set and setting]], and personal and environmental factors.

Effective doses can be divided into five categories: '''threshold''', '''light''', '''common''', '''strong''', and '''heavy'''.</onlyinclude>

==Types==

===Threshold===

A threshold dose is the dose at which the mental and physical alterations produced by the substance first become apparent. These effects are distinctly beyond that of placebo but may still be ignored with some effort by directing one's focus towards the external environment. Subjects may perceive a vague sense of "something" or anticipatory energy building up in the background at this level.

A threshold dose is the dose at which the mental and physical alterations produced by the substance first become apparent.

In the context of psychedelics, a threshold dose taken for the purpose of enhancing creativity or motivation without intoxicating the subject is known as a "microdose".

These effects are distinctly beyond that of placebo but may still be ignored with some effort by directing one's focus towards the external environment.

Subjects may perceive a vague sense of "something" or anticipatory energy building up in the background at this level.

In the context of psychedelics, a threshold dose taken for the purpose of enhancing creativity or motivation without intoxicating the subject is known as a "microdose".

===Light===

A light dose produces a state which is somewhat distinct from sobriety but does not threaten to override the subject's ordinary awareness. The effects can be ignored by increasing the focus one directs towards the external environment and performing complex tasks. The subject may have to pay particular attention for the substance's effects to be perceptible, or they may be slightly noticeable but will not insist upon the subject's attention.

A light dose produces a state which is somewhat distinct from sobriety but does not threaten to override the subject's ordinary awareness.

The effects can be ignored by increasing the focus one directs towards the external environment and performing complex tasks.

The subject may have to pay particular attention for the substance's effects to be perceptible, or they may be slightly noticeable but will not insist upon the subject's attention.

===Common===

A common dose is the dose at which the effects and nature of the substance is quite clear and distinct; the subject's ordinary awareness slips and ignoring its action becomes difficult. The subject will generally be able to partake in regular behaviors and remain functional and able to communicate, although this can depend on the individual. The effects can be allowed to occupy a predominant role or they may be suppressed and made secondary to other chosen activities with sufficient effort or in case of an emergency.

A common dose is the dose at which the effects and nature of the substance is quite clear and distinct; the subject's ordinary awareness slips and ignoring its action becomes difficult.

The subject will generally be able to partake in regular behaviors and remain functional and able to communicate, although this can depend on the individual.

The effects can be allowed to occupy a predominant role or they may be suppressed and made secondary to other chosen activities with sufficient effort or in case of an emergency.

===Strong===

A strong dose renders its subject mostly incapable of functioning, interacting normally, or thinking in a straightforward manner. The effects of the substance are clear and can no longer be ignored or suppressed, leaving the subject entirely engaged in the experience regardless of their desire or ~~intention~~. Negative effects become more common. As subjects are not able to alter the trajectory of their behavior at strong doses, it is vital that they have prepared their environment and activities in advance as well as taken any precautionary measures.

A strong dose renders its subject mostly incapable of functioning, interacting normally, or thinking in a straightforward manner.

The effects of the substance are clear and can no longer be ignored or suppressed, leaving the subject entirely engaged in the experience regardless of their desire or volition. Negative effects become more common at this level.

As subjects are not able to alter the trajectory of their behavior at strong doses, it is vital that they have prepared their environment and activities in advance as well as taken any precautionary measures.

===Heavy===

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-<onlyinclude>The range and intensity of the effects of a substance depends on upon a number of factors. These include [[route of administration]], [[dosage]], [[set and setting]], and personal and environmental factors. Effective doses can be divided into five categories: '''threshold''', '''light''', '''common''', '''strong''', and '''heavy'''.</onlyinclude>
+<onlyinclude>The range and intensity of the effects of a substance depends on upon a number of factors. These include [[route of administration]], [[dosage]], [[set and setting]], and personal and environmental factors.
+Effective doses can be divided into five categories: '''threshold''', '''light''', '''common''', '''strong''', and '''heavy'''.</onlyinclude>
 ==Types==
 ===Threshold===
-A threshold dose is the dose at which the mental and physical alterations produced by the substance first become apparent. These effects are distinctly beyond that of placebo but may still be ignored with some effort by directing one's focus towards the external environment. Subjects may perceive a vague sense of "something" or anticipatory energy building up in the background at this level.
+A threshold dose is the dose at which the mental and physical alterations produced by the substance first become apparent.
-In the context of psychedelics, a threshold dose taken for the purpose of enhancing creativity or motivation without intoxicating the subject is known as a "microdose".
+These effects are distinctly beyond that of placebo but may still be ignored with some effort by directing one's focus towards the external environment.
+Subjects may perceive a vague sense of "something" or anticipatory energy building up in the background at this level.
+In the context of psychedelics, a threshold dose taken for the purpose of enhancing creativity or motivation without intoxicating the subject is known as a "microdose".
 ===Light===
-A light dose produces a state which is somewhat distinct from sobriety but does not threaten to override the subject's ordinary awareness. The effects can be ignored by increasing the focus one directs towards the external environment and performing complex tasks. The subject may have to pay particular attention for the substance's effects to be perceptible, or they may be slightly noticeable but will not insist upon the subject's attention.
+A light dose produces a state which is somewhat distinct from sobriety but does not threaten to override the subject's ordinary awareness.
+The effects can be ignored by increasing the focus one directs towards the external environment and performing complex tasks.
+The subject may have to pay particular attention for the substance's effects to be perceptible, or they may be slightly noticeable but will not insist upon the subject's attention.
 ===Common===
-A common dose is the dose at which the effects and nature of the substance is quite clear and distinct; the subject's ordinary awareness slips and ignoring its action becomes difficult. The subject will generally be able to partake in regular behaviors and remain functional and able to communicate, although this can depend on the individual. The effects can be allowed to occupy a predominant role or they may be suppressed and made secondary to other chosen activities with sufficient effort or in case of an emergency.
+A common dose is the dose at which the effects and nature of the substance is quite clear and distinct; the subject's ordinary awareness slips and ignoring its action becomes difficult.
+The subject will generally be able to partake in regular behaviors and remain functional and able to communicate, although this can depend on the individual.
+The effects can be allowed to occupy a predominant role or they may be suppressed and made secondary to other chosen activities with sufficient effort or in case of an emergency.
 ===Strong===
-A strong dose renders its subject mostly incapable of functioning, interacting normally, or thinking in a straightforward manner. The effects of the substance are clear and can no longer be ignored or suppressed, leaving the subject entirely engaged in the experience regardless of their desire or intention. Negative effects become more common. As subjects are not able to alter the trajectory of their behavior at strong doses, it is vital that they have prepared their environment and activities in advance as well as taken any precautionary measures.
+A strong dose renders its subject mostly incapable of functioning, interacting normally, or thinking in a straightforward manner.
+The effects of the substance are clear and can no longer be ignored or suppressed, leaving the subject entirely engaged in the experience regardless of their desire or volition. Negative effects become more common at this level.
+As subjects are not able to alter the trajectory of their behavior at strong doses, it is vital that they have prepared their environment and activities in advance as well as taken any precautionary measures.
 ===Heavy===
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 [[Category:Responsible drug use]]
+{{#set:Featured=true}}