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The term '''duration''' refers to the length of time over which the [[subjective effects]] of a [[psychoactive compound]] manifest themselves. This can be further broken down into (1) a total duration (2) an onset (3) a peak (4) an offset and (5) after effects. Depending upon the substance consumed, each of these occur in a separate and continuous fashion.

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These are ~~listed and described below.~~

'''Duration''' refers to the length of time over which the [[subjective effects]] of a [[psychoactive substance]] manifest themselves.

Duration can be broken down into 6 parts: (1) total duration (2) onset (3) come up (4) peak (5) offset and (6) after effects. Depending upon the substance consumed, each of these occurs in a separate and continuous fashion.

These are catalogued as follows:

===Total===

The total duration of a substance can be defined as the amount of time it takes for the effects of a substance to completely wear off into sobriety, starting from the moment the substance is [[administered]].

The total duration of a substance can be defined as the amount of time it takes for the effects of a substance to completely wear off into sobriety, starting from the moment the substance is first [[administered]].

===Onset===

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===Peak===

The peak phase can be defined as the ~~height of~~ intensity of the substance's effects~~, as a range rather than a point~~.

The peak phase can be defined as period of time in which the intensity of the substance's effects are at its height.

===Offset===

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===After effects===

The after effects can be defined as any residual effects which may remain after the experience has reached its conclusion. This is colloquially known as a "hangover" or an "afterglow" ~~depending~~ on the ~~substance and/or the way it is used~~.

The after effects can be defined as any residual effects which may remain after the experience has reached its conclusion. After effects depend on the substance and usage. This is colloquially known as a "hangover" for negative after effects of substances, such as [[alcohol]], [[cocaine]], and [[MDMA]] or an "afterglow" for describing a typically positive, pleasant effect, typically found in substances such as [[cannabis]], [[LSD]] in low to high doses, and [[ketamine]].

It should be noted that the after effects of the substances listed on this site are not included as part of the total duration.

==See also==

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-The term '''duration''' refers to the length of time over which the [[subjective effects]] of a [[psychoactive compound]] manifest themselves. This can be further broken down into (1) a total duration (2) an onset (3) a peak (4) an offset and (5) after effects. Depending upon the substance consumed, each of these occur in a separate and continuous fashion.
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-These are listed and described below.
+'''Duration''' refers to the length of time over which the [[subjective effects]] of a [[psychoactive substance]] manifest themselves.
+Duration can be broken down into 6 parts: (1) total duration (2) onset (3) come up (4) peak (5) offset and (6) after effects. Depending upon the substance consumed, each of these occurs in a separate and continuous fashion.
+These are catalogued as follows:
 ===Total===
-The total duration of a substance can be defined as the amount of time it takes for the effects of a substance to completely wear off into sobriety, starting from the moment the substance is [[administered]].
+The total duration of a substance can be defined as the amount of time it takes for the effects of a substance to completely wear off into sobriety, starting from the moment the substance is first [[administered]].
 ===Onset===
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 ===Peak===
-The peak phase can be defined as the height of intensity of the substance's effects, as a range rather than a point.
+The peak phase can be defined as period of time in which the intensity of the substance's effects are at its height.
 ===Offset===
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 ===After effects===
-The after effects can be defined as any residual effects which may remain after the experience has reached its conclusion. This is colloquially known as a "hangover" or an "afterglow" depending on the substance and/or the way it is used.
+The after effects can be defined as any residual effects which may remain after the experience has reached its conclusion. After effects depend on the substance and usage. This is colloquially known as a "hangover" for negative after effects of substances, such as [[alcohol]], [[cocaine]], and [[MDMA]] or an "afterglow" for describing a typically positive, pleasant effect, typically found in substances such as [[cannabis]], [[LSD]] in low to high doses, and [[ketamine]].
+It should be noted that the after effects of the substances listed on this site are not included as part of the total duration.
 ==See also==