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