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'''Dream suppression''' can be described as a | '''Dream suppression''' can be described as a suppression of the vividness, intensity, frequency, and recollection of one's dreams. At its higher levels, this can be a partial suppression which results in one having dreams of a lesser intensity and a lower rate of frequency. However, at its higher levels, this can be a complete suppression which results in one not experiencing any dreams at all. | ||
In the context of psychoactive substance usage, this effect can occur when certain compounds are ingested before a person sleeps. It is most commonly experienced under the influence of [[cannabis]] and other [[cannabinoids]]. This is due to the way in which they suppress REM sleep, the phase of sleep in which most dreams occur. | |||
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===Psychoactive substances=== | ===Psychoactive substances=== | ||