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A threshold dose is the dose at which the mental and physical alterations produced by the substance first become apparent. These effects are distinctly beyond that of placebo but may still be ignored with some effort by directing one's focus towards the external environment. Subjects may perceive a vague sense of "something" or anticipatory energy building up in the background at this level. | A threshold dose is the dose at which the mental and physical alterations produced by the substance first become apparent. These effects are distinctly beyond that of placebo but may still be ignored with some effort by directing one's focus towards the external environment. Subjects may perceive a vague sense of "something" or anticipatory energy building up in the background at this level. | ||
In the context of psychedelics, a threshold dose taken for the purpose of enhancing creativity or motivation without intoxicating the subject is known as a "microdose". | In the context of psychedelics, a threshold dose taken for the purpose of enhancing creativity or motivation without intoxicating the subject is known as a "microdose". | ||
===Light=== | ===Light=== | ||
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===Strong=== | ===Strong=== | ||
A strong dose renders its subject mostly incapable of functioning, interacting normally, or thinking in a straightforward manner. The effects of the substance are clear and can no longer be ignored or suppressed, leaving the subject entirely engaged in the experience regardless of their desire or intention. As subjects are not able to alter the trajectory of their behavior at strong doses, it is vital that they have prepared their environment and activities in advance as well as taken any precautionary measures. | A strong dose renders its subject mostly incapable of functioning, interacting normally, or thinking in a straightforward manner. The effects of the substance are clear and can no longer be ignored or suppressed, leaving the subject entirely engaged in the experience regardless of their desire or intention. Negative effects become more common. As subjects are not able to alter the trajectory of their behavior at strong doses, it is vital that they have prepared their environment and activities in advance as well as taken any precautionary measures. | ||
===Heavy=== | ===Heavy=== | ||
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===Overdose=== | ===Overdose=== | ||
An overdose is a quantity greater than recommended, intended or generally practiced, with the possibility of the dose resulting in serious injury or death. Immediate professional medical advice should always be sought when a user has taken a dose greater than or equal to this | An overdose is a quantity greater than recommended, intended or generally practiced, with the possibility of the dose resulting in serious injury or death. Immediate professional medical advice should always be sought when a user has taken a dose greater than or equal to this: although tolerance may allow experienced users' bodies to survive such doses, medical attention should still be sought in order to ensure one has not suffered severe harm. It should be noted that doses below this level may also be harmful in some cases. </onlyinclude> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Responsible use]] | *[[Responsible use]] | ||
*[[Set and setting]] | *[[Set and setting]] | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dosing Dosing (Wikipedia)] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dosing Dosing (Wikipedia)] | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_overdose Drug overdose (Wikipedia)] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_overdose Drug overdose (Wikipedia)] | ||