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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. | 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. | ||
===Total=== | ===Total=== | ||
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===Onset=== | ===Onset=== | ||
The onset can be defined as the duration of time required to reach peak effects. This is colloquially known as "coming up" | The onset can be defined as the duration of time required to reach peak effects. This is colloquially known as "coming up." | ||
===Peak=== | ===Peak=== | ||
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===Offset=== | ===Offset=== | ||
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" | 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=== | ||
The after effects can be defined as any residue effects which may last after the experience itself. This is colloquially known as a " | The after effects can be defined as any residue effects which may last after the experience itself. This is colloquially known as a "hangover" or an "afterglow" depending on the substance. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||