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Rectal administration, also commonly referred to as plugging, is one of the most effective methods of administration for many substances.<ref>http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/content/244/1/23.short</ref> <ref>http://bja.oxfordjournals.org/content/56/1/69.extract</ref> The absorption rate is very high compared to other methods and the onset is usually very short, generally with a higher intensity and shorter duration. This is due to the large amount of arteries located in the rectum; thus rectal administration is often superior to other methods despite social stigma. | Rectal administration, also commonly referred to as plugging, is one of the most effective methods of administration for many substances.<ref>http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/content/244/1/23.short</ref> <ref>http://bja.oxfordjournals.org/content/56/1/69.extract</ref> The absorption rate is very high compared to other methods and the onset is usually very short, generally with a higher intensity and shorter duration. This is due to the large amount of arteries located in the rectum; thus rectal administration is often superior to other methods despite social stigma. | ||
==See | ==See also== | ||
*[[Responsible use]] | *[[Responsible use]] | ||
*[[Substance index]] | *[[Substance index]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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