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This article does not represent an individual subjective effect component but a ~~levelling~~ system which ~~applies~~ to the simultaneous experience of ~~the~~ [[Dissociative#Disconnective_effects|disconnective effects]] ~~which~~ are commonly ~~found within~~ [[~~dissociatives~~]]~~. The process~~ of ~~sensory~~ and ~~cognitive detachment can be broken down into 5 distinct levels of increasing intensity:~~

This article does not represent an individual subjective effect component but instead serves as a generalised leveling system which can be applied to the simultaneous experience of [[Dissociative#Disconnective_effects|disconnective effects]] such as [[cognitive disconnection|cognitive]], [[physical disconnection|physical]], and [[visual disconnection]]. These effects are most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#light|light]] to [[dosage#heavy|heavy]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[dissociative]] compounds, such as [[ketamine]], [[PCP]], and [[DXM]].

~~#'''Partial detachment''' -~~ This ~~can be described as feelings of surreality and general detachment from the external environment. It is often accompanied by a sense~~ of ~~mild to moderate energetic stimulation.~~

This process of sensory and cognitive detachment can be broken down into the 5 basic levels of intensity described below:

~~#'''Partial detachment from environment''' - As the detachment increases, the environment starts to become physically further away in distance and increasingly disconnected from a person's~~ sensory perception. [[Visual acuity suppression|Blurred vision]] sets in while [[tactile suppression|anaesthetic-like effects and tactile numbness]] begin to take place. At this point, [[motor control loss|motor control, coordination and balance]] become suppressed in a way that is proportional to dosage. In terms of sound, [[Auditory suppression|hearing]] also seems to become muffled and distant.

~~#'''Detachment from self''' - The fourth level of dissociation~~ and detachment ~~occurs during~~ the ~~point at which the brain's neurons have become so disconnected that a person's sense~~ of ~~"I", mind and self ceases to exist, resulting in [[Ego suppression, loss and death|ego death]].~~

#'''Total detachment from environment''' - This is complete disconnection from the body. It is here where the user finds themselves undergoing an out-of-body experience as they enter the [[Visual_disconnection#Holes.2C_spaces_and_voids|dissociative hole]].

#'''Detachment from awareness''' - The highest level of detachment occurs when the neurons within a person's brain have become so disconnected from each other that the tripper literally passes out into total unconsciousness. This consistently leaves extended gaps in a person's memory and large periods of [[Amnesia|amnesia]] which are generally impossible to recall once the experience is over.</onlyinclude> It's at this level that [[dissociatives]] are used in medical procedures for their [[tactile disconnection|analgesic]] effects.

#'''Subtle detachment from environment''' - At the lowest level, the effects can be described as a subtle dulling of the senses and a vague sense of subjective detachment from the external environment.

#'''Partial detachment from environment''' - At this level, the environment starts to feel physically further away in distance and increasingly disconnected from a person's sensory perception. [[Visual acuity suppression|Blurred]] and [[double vision]] sets in while [[tactile suppression|anaesthetic-like effects and tactile numbness]] begin to take place. At this point, [[motor control loss|motor control, coordination, and balance]] become suppressed in a manner that is proportional to dosage. In terms of sound, [[Auditory suppression|hearing]] also seems to become vague, muffled, and distant.

#'''Total detachment from environment''' - At this level, the sensory and cognitive disconnection have completely blocked out one's perception of the external environment. It is here where the person finds themselves undergoing an out-of-body experience as they enter a [[Visual_disconnection#Holes.2C_spaces_and_voids|dissociative hole]] which is often accompanied by [[internal hallucinations]].

#'''Detachment from self''' - At the highest level, the dissociation and detachment has become intense enough for a person's long-term memory to cease functioning. This leads into a state which is commonly referred to as "[[ego death]]" as the person loses their ability to recall and comprehend their own sense of identity.

#'''Detachment from awareness''' - The highest level of detachment occurs when a person loses all sensory awareness and normal cognitive functioning. This renders the person unconscious and consistently leaves extended gaps in a person's memory with large periods of [[Amnesia|amnesia]] which are generally impossible to recall once the experience is over. It's at this level that [[dissociative|dissociatives]] such as [[ketamine]] are used in medical procedures for their anesthetic effects.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors=((Mashour, G. A.)) | journal=Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience | title=Top-down mechanisms of anesthetic-induced unconsciousness | volume=8 | pages=115 | date=23 June 2014 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4066704/ | issn=1662-5137 | doi=10.3389/fnsys.2014.00115}}</ref></onlyinclude>

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===Psychoactive substances===

Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include:

{{#ask:[[Category:Psychoactive substance]][[Effect::Detachment plateaus]]|format=ul|Columns=2}}

===Experience reports===

Annectdotal reports which describe this effect with our [[experience index]] include:

{{#ask:[[Category:Experience]][[Effect::Detachment plateaus]]|format=ul|Columns=2}}

===See also===

*[[Responsible use]]

*[[Visual disconnection]]

*[[Tactile disconnection]]

*[[Consciousness disconnection]]

*[[Subjective effects index]]

*[[Dissociatives#Subjective_effects|Dissociatives - Subjective effects]]

===References===

*[[Psychedelics#Subjective_effects|Psychedelics - Subjective effects]]

*[[Deliriants#Subjective_effects|Deliriants - Subjective effects]]

[[Category:Disconnective]][[Category:Effect]]

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 <onlyinclude>
-This article does not represent an individual subjective effect component but a levelling system which applies to the simultaneous experience of the [[Dissociative#Disconnective_effects|disconnective effects]] which are commonly found within [[dissociatives]]. The process of sensory and cognitive detachment can be broken down into 5 distinct levels of increasing intensity:
+This article does not represent an individual subjective effect component but instead serves as a generalised leveling system which can be applied to the simultaneous experience of [[Dissociative#Disconnective_effects|disconnective effects]] such as [[cognitive disconnection|cognitive]], [[physical disconnection|physical]], and [[visual disconnection]]. These effects are most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#light|light]] to [[dosage#heavy|heavy]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[dissociative]] compounds, such as [[ketamine]], [[PCP]], and [[DXM]].
-#'''Partial detachment''' - This can be described as feelings of surreality and general detachment from the external environment. It is often accompanied by a sense of mild to moderate energetic stimulation.
+This process of sensory and cognitive detachment can be broken down into the 5 basic levels of intensity described below:
-#'''Partial detachment from environment''' - As the detachment increases, the environment starts to become physically further away in distance and increasingly disconnected from a person's sensory perception. [[Visual acuity suppression|Blurred vision]] sets in while [[tactile suppression|anaesthetic-like effects and tactile numbness]] begin to take place. At this point, [[motor control loss|motor control, coordination and balance]] become suppressed in a way that is proportional to dosage. In terms of sound, [[Auditory suppression|hearing]] also seems to become muffled and distant.
-#'''Detachment from self''' - The fourth level of dissociation and detachment occurs during the point at which the brain's neurons have become so disconnected that a person's sense of "I", mind and self ceases to exist, resulting in [[Ego suppression, loss and death|ego death]].
-#'''Total detachment from environment''' - This is complete disconnection from the body. It is here where the user finds themselves undergoing an out-of-body experience as they enter the [[Visual_disconnection#Holes.2C_spaces_and_voids|dissociative hole]].
-#'''Detachment from awareness''' - The highest level of detachment occurs when the neurons within a person's brain have become so disconnected from each other that the tripper literally passes out into total unconsciousness. This consistently leaves extended gaps in a person's memory and large periods of [[Amnesia|amnesia]] which are generally impossible to recall once the experience is over.</onlyinclude> It's at this level that [[dissociatives]] are used in medical procedures for their [[tactile disconnection|analgesic]] effects.
+#'''Subtle detachment from environment''' - At the lowest level, the effects can be described as a subtle dulling of the senses and a vague sense of subjective detachment from the external environment.
+#'''Partial detachment from environment''' - At this level, the environment starts to feel physically further away in distance and increasingly disconnected from a person's sensory perception. [[Visual acuity suppression|Blurred]] and [[double vision]] sets in while [[tactile suppression|anaesthetic-like effects and tactile numbness]] begin to take place. At this point, [[motor control loss|motor control, coordination, and balance]] become suppressed in a manner that is proportional to dosage. In terms of sound, [[Auditory suppression|hearing]] also seems to become vague, muffled, and distant.
+#'''Total detachment from environment''' - At this level, the sensory and cognitive disconnection have completely blocked out one's perception of the external environment. It is here where the person finds themselves undergoing an out-of-body experience as they enter a [[Visual_disconnection#Holes.2C_spaces_and_voids|dissociative hole]] which is often accompanied by [[internal hallucinations]].
+#'''Detachment from self''' - At the highest level, the dissociation and detachment has become intense enough for a person's long-term memory to cease functioning. This leads into a state which is commonly referred to as "[[ego death]]" as the person loses their ability to recall and comprehend their own sense of identity.
+#'''Detachment from awareness''' - The highest level of detachment occurs when a person loses all sensory awareness and normal cognitive functioning. This renders the person unconscious and consistently leaves extended gaps in a person's memory with large periods of [[Amnesia|amnesia]] which are generally impossible to recall once the experience is over. It's at this level that [[dissociative|dissociatives]] such as [[ketamine]] are used in medical procedures for their anesthetic effects.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors=((Mashour, G. A.)) | journal=Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience | title=Top-down mechanisms of anesthetic-induced unconsciousness | volume=8 | pages=115 | date=23 June 2014 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4066704/ | issn=1662-5137 | doi=10.3389/fnsys.2014.00115}}</ref></onlyinclude>
+</onlyinclude>
+===Psychoactive substances===
+Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include:
+{{#ask:[[Category:Psychoactive substance]][[Effect::Detachment plateaus]]|format=ul|Columns=2}}
+===Experience reports===
+Annectdotal reports which describe this effect with our [[experience index]] include:
+{{#ask:[[Category:Experience]][[Effect::Detachment plateaus]]|format=ul|Columns=2}}
 ===See also===
+*[[Responsible use]]
 *[[Visual disconnection]]
 *[[Tactile disconnection]]
 *[[Consciousness disconnection]]
 *[[Subjective effects index]]
-*[[Dissociatives#Subjective_effects|Dissociatives - Subjective effects]]
+===References===
-*[[Psychedelics#Subjective_effects|Psychedelics - Subjective effects]]
+<references/>
-*[[Deliriants#Subjective_effects|Deliriants - Subjective effects]]
 [[Category:Disconnective]][[Category:Effect]]