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For the most part, disinhibition simply allows one to overcome emotional apprehension and suppressed social skills in a manner that is quite controllable for the average person. In many cases the disinhibited individual may be unable or have a lack of desire to disguise some of their emotional responses, sometimes at the expense of politeness, sensitivity, or social appropriateness. This lack of constraint can be positive or negative depending on the group or individual, but this removal of social filter generally cannot be regarded as an alteration of one's views, but simply an increased ease at displaying how one already feels. | For the most part, disinhibition simply allows one to overcome emotional apprehension and suppressed social skills in a manner that is quite controllable for the average person. In many cases the disinhibited individual may be unable or have a lack of desire to disguise some of their emotional responses, sometimes at the expense of politeness, sensitivity, or social appropriateness. This lack of constraint can be positive or negative depending on the group or individual, but this removal of social filter generally cannot be regarded as an alteration of one's views, but simply an increased ease at displaying how one already feels. | ||
Disinhibition often occurs along with [[Cognitive effects: Amnesia|amnesia]] and the [[Anxiety suppression|suppression of anxiety]]. | Disinhibition often occurs along with [[Cognitive effects: Amnesia|amnesia]] and the [[Anxiety suppression|suppression of anxiety]]. It is a defining characteristic of [[alcohol]] and [[benzodiazepines]]. | ||
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===Psychoactive substances=== | ===Psychoactive substances=== |