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The term '''duration''' refers to the length of time over which the subjective effects of a psychoactive compound will manifest themselves. This | The term '''duration''' refers to the length of time over which the subjective effects of a psychoactive compound will manifest themselves. This concept can be further broken down into an onset, a peak, an offset and residue after effects. Depending upon the substance consumed, each of these occur across different durations of time but can be categorized into | ||
Although different substances induce different effects regardless of their appropriate dosage, the intensity of the experience they are likely to induce can be broken down into 5 separate categories. These are defined and listed below. | Although different substances induce different effects regardless of their appropriate dosage, the intensity of the experience they are likely to induce can be broken down into 5 separate categories. These are defined and listed below. |