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'''Trip sitter''' is a term used by recreational or spiritual drug users to describe a person who remains sober to ensure the safety of the drug user while he or she is under the influence of a drug; they are especially common with first-time experiences or when using [[hallucinogens]] such as [[psychedelic]]s, [[dissociative]]s and [[deliriant]]s. This practice can be qualified as a means of [[responsible drug use|harm reduction]] and to avoid what is commonly referred to as a [[bad trip]].

A trip sitter is sometimes called a ~~'''~~psychedelic guide~~'''~~ or ~~'''~~guide~~'''~~, although this term is more often used to describe someone who takes an active role in guiding a drug user's experiences, while a sitter merely stands by to discourage bad trips and handle emergencies but otherwise does not take on an active role. Guides are more common among spiritual users of entheogens.<ref>http://csp.org/nicholas/A59.html</ref><ref>Guiding 101 | Guiding 101</ref>

A trip sitter is sometimes called a psychedelic guide or guide, although this term is more often used to describe someone who takes an active role in guiding a drug user's experiences, while a sitter merely stands by to discourage bad trips and handle emergencies but otherwise does not take on an active role. Guides are more common among spiritual users of entheogens.<ref>http://csp.org/nicholas/A59.html</ref><ref>Guiding 101 | Guiding 101</ref>

Some sources recommend a sitter be present when certain drugs are used regardless of the user's experience or comfort with the substance. A sitter may be necessary for users of [[Deliriants|deliriant]] substances or [[Salvia|Salvia divinorum]] for example because these drugs can sometimes cause both disorientation, delirium and a desire to move about.

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===Before use===

The responsible trip sitter will thoroughly research the substance which will be ingested in order to answer all potential questions the user may have and to prepare for any potential crisis situations it may cause. The sitter will discuss this research in detail with the user. It is also considered important to talk to the user about any ground rules for the session, how to handle any emergencies that may arise and what, if any, guidance will be wanted during the trip. A trip sitter will also frequently help a drug user create a healthy set and setting for the experience. They do this by making sure the user's surroundings are comfortable and orderly, adjusting lighting, temperature, and music (if any) to suit the desired tone of the trip and overall doing whatever they can to maximize the user's openness to the experience and minimize their fear.

The responsible trip sitter will thoroughly research the substance which will be ingested in order to answer all potential questions the user may have and to prepare for any potential crisis situations it may cause. The sitter will discuss this research in detail with the user. It is also considered important to talk to the user about any ground rules for the session, how to handle any emergencies that may arise and what, if any, guidance will be wanted during the trip. A trip sitter will also frequently help a drug user create a healthy [[set and setting]] for the experience. They do this by making sure the user's surroundings are comfortable and orderly, adjusting lighting, temperature, and music (if any) to suit the desired tone of the trip and overall doing whatever they can to maximize the user's openness to the experience and minimize their fear.

===During the experience===

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 '''Trip sitter''' is a term used by recreational or spiritual drug users to describe a person who remains sober to ensure the safety of the drug user while he or she is under the influence of a drug; they are especially common with first-time experiences or when using [[hallucinogens]] such as [[psychedelic]]s, [[dissociative]]s and [[deliriant]]s. This practice can be qualified as a means of [[responsible drug use|harm reduction]] and to avoid what is commonly referred to as a [[bad trip]].
-A trip sitter is sometimes called a '''psychedelic guide''' or '''guide''', although this term is more often used to describe someone who takes an active role in guiding a drug user's experiences, while a sitter merely stands by to discourage bad trips and handle emergencies but otherwise does not take on an active role. Guides are more common among spiritual users of entheogens.<ref>http://csp.org/nicholas/A59.html</ref><ref>Guiding 101 | Guiding 101</ref>
+A trip sitter is sometimes called a psychedelic guide or guide, although this term is more often used to describe someone who takes an active role in guiding a drug user's experiences, while a sitter merely stands by to discourage bad trips and handle emergencies but otherwise does not take on an active role. Guides are more common among spiritual users of entheogens.<ref>http://csp.org/nicholas/A59.html</ref><ref>Guiding 101 | Guiding 101</ref>
 Some sources recommend a sitter be present when certain drugs are used regardless of the user's experience or comfort with the substance. A sitter may be necessary for users of [[Deliriants|deliriant]] substances or [[Salvia|Salvia divinorum]] for example because these drugs can sometimes cause both disorientation, delirium and a desire to move about.
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 ===Before use===
-The responsible trip sitter will thoroughly research the substance which will be ingested in order to answer all potential questions the user may have and to prepare for any potential crisis situations it may cause. The sitter will discuss this research in detail with the user. It is also considered important to talk to the user about any ground rules for the session, how to handle any emergencies that may arise and what, if any, guidance will be wanted during the trip. A trip sitter will also frequently help a drug user create a healthy set and setting for the experience. They do this by making sure the user's surroundings are comfortable and orderly, adjusting lighting, temperature, and music (if any) to suit the desired tone of the trip and overall doing whatever they can to maximize the user's openness to the experience and minimize their fear.
+The responsible trip sitter will thoroughly research the substance which will be ingested in order to answer all potential questions the user may have and to prepare for any potential crisis situations it may cause. The sitter will discuss this research in detail with the user. It is also considered important to talk to the user about any ground rules for the session, how to handle any emergencies that may arise and what, if any, guidance will be wanted during the trip. A trip sitter will also frequently help a drug user create a healthy [[set and setting]] for the experience. They do this by making sure the user's surroundings are comfortable and orderly, adjusting lighting, temperature, and music (if any) to suit the desired tone of the trip and overall doing whatever they can to maximize the user's openness to the experience and minimize their fear.
 ===During the experience===