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The term '''duration''' refers to the length of time over which the [[subjective effects]] of a [[psychoactive compound]] | The term '''duration''' refers to the length of time over which the [[subjective effects]] of a [[psychoactive compound]] manifest themselves. This can be further broken down into a total duration, an onset, a peak, an offset and after effects. Depending upon the substance consumed, each of these occur across different durations of time. | ||
These are defined and listed below: | These are defined and listed below: | ||
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===Peak=== | ===Peak=== | ||
The peak can be defined as the | The peak can be defined as the height of intensity for the substance's effects. | ||
===Offset=== | ===Offset=== | ||
The offset can be defined as the amount of time between feeling the full effects and coming down into sobriety. | The offset can be defined as the amount of time between feeling the full effects and coming down into sobriety. This is colloquially known as "coming down". | ||
===After effects=== | ===After effects=== | ||