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A '''discomforting physical effect''' can be defined as any substance-induced alteration of one's physical state which is unpleasant, undesirable, uncomfortable, painful or otherwise a source of distress. They most often indicate a temporary and normal part of the manner in which the substance interacts with the body but can also indicate the need for attention or medical treatment if they begin to predominate over the experience or otherwise become unable to ignore.

Those who experiment with or use psychoactive substances, especially [[hallucinogens]], should also be aware that some of the other effects that the substance may produce (such as [[anxiety]], [[paranoia]], [[disconnective effects|disconnectivity]] and [[delusions]]) may lead to a distorted perception of what is actually happening ~~the user~~. While this risk can be partly mitigated by taking [[responsible drug use|harm reduction measures]] such as having a knowledgeable and trustworthy [[trip sitter]] to watch over and provide sober, third-party input, it should be remembered the ~~potential~~ consequences that may result from these effects can never be mitigated completely.

Those who experiment with or use psychoactive substances, especially [[hallucinogens]], should also be aware that some of the other effects that the substance may produce (such as [[anxiety]], [[paranoia]], [[disconnective effects|disconnectivity]] and [[delusions]]) may lead to a distorted perception of what is actually happening to them. While this risk can be partly mitigated by taking [[responsible drug use|harm reduction measures]] such as having a knowledgeable and trustworthy [[trip sitter]] to watch over and provide sober, third-party input, it should be remembered the potentially serious health consequences that may result from these effects can never be mitigated completely.

This page lists and describes the various discomforting physical states which can occur under the influence of certain [[psychoactive substance index|psychoactive substances]]:

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 A '''discomforting physical effect''' can be defined as any substance-induced alteration of one's physical state which is unpleasant, undesirable, uncomfortable, painful or otherwise a source of distress. They most often indicate a temporary and normal part of the manner in which the substance interacts with the body but can also indicate the need for attention or medical treatment if they begin to predominate over the experience or otherwise become unable to ignore.
-Those who experiment with or use psychoactive substances, especially [[hallucinogens]], should also be aware that some of the other effects that the substance may produce (such as [[anxiety]], [[paranoia]], [[disconnective effects|disconnectivity]] and [[delusions]]) may lead to a distorted perception of what is actually happening the user.  While this risk can be partly mitigated by taking [[responsible drug use|harm reduction measures]] such as having a knowledgeable and trustworthy [[trip sitter]] to watch over and provide sober, third-party input, it should be remembered the potential consequences that may result from these effects can never be mitigated completely.
+Those who experiment with or use psychoactive substances, especially [[hallucinogens]], should also be aware that some of the other effects that the substance may produce (such as [[anxiety]], [[paranoia]], [[disconnective effects|disconnectivity]] and [[delusions]]) may lead to a distorted perception of what is actually happening to them. While this risk can be partly mitigated by taking [[responsible drug use|harm reduction measures]] such as having a knowledgeable and trustworthy [[trip sitter]] to watch over and provide sober, third-party input, it should be remembered the potentially serious health consequences that may result from these effects can never be mitigated completely.
 This page lists and describes the various discomforting physical states which can occur under the influence of certain [[psychoactive substance index|psychoactive substances]]: