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A '''bad trip''' or '''psychedelic crisis''' ~~can be~~ a disturbing experience typically associated with the use of a [[~~hallucinogen~~]] such as [[psychedelics]] like [[LSD]], [[mescaline]], [[psilocybin]] and [[Dimethyltryptamine|DMT]] or [[dissociatives]] such as [[ketamine]], [[MXE]], or [[dextromethorphan]]. A bad trip is sometimes possible with other drugs including [[Alcoholic beverage|alcohol]], [[cannabinoid|cannabinoids]] and [[MDMA]]. The manifestations can range from feelings of vague [[Anxiety|anxiety]] and alienation to profoundly disturbing [[unspeakable horrors|states of unrelieved terror]], ultimate entrapment, or [[ego death]].

A '''bad trip''' or '''psychedelic crisis''' is a disturbing experience typically associated with the use of [[hallucinogens]] such as [[psychedelics]] like [[LSD]], [[mescaline]], [[psilocybin]] and [[Dimethyltryptamine|DMT]] or [[dissociatives]] such as [[ketamine]], [[MXE]], or [[dextromethorphan]]. A bad trip is sometimes possible with other drugs including [[Alcoholic beverage|alcohol]], [[cannabinoid|cannabinoids]] and [[MDMA]]. The manifestations can range from feelings of vague [[Anxiety|anxiety]] and alienation to profoundly disturbing [[unspeakable horrors|states of unrelieved terror]], ultimate entrapment, or [[ego death]].

Psychedelic specialists in the therapeutic community do not necessarily consider unpleasant experiences as threatening or negative, focusing instead on their potential to greatly benefit the user when properly resolved. Bad trips can be exacerbated by the inexperience or irresponsibility of the user or the lack of [[Set and setting|proper preparation and environment for the trip]] and are reflective of unresolved psychological tensions triggered during the course of the experience.<ref>''LSD Psychotherapy'' by [[Stanislav Grof]]</ref>

It is suggested that, at a minimum, such crises can be managed by preventing the individual from harming oneself or others by whatever means necessary up to and including physical restraint, providing the patient with a safe and comfortable space~~, and~~ supervising the ~~user~~ until all effects of the drug have completely worn off.

It is suggested that, at a minimum, such crises can be managed by preventing the individual from harming oneself or others by whatever means necessary up to and including physical restraint, providing the patient with a safe and comfortable space as well as supervising the tripper until all effects of the drug have completely worn off.

A person who supervises the hallucinogenic experiences of others with the intention of harm prevention is commonly referred to as a "[[trip sitter]]."

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-A '''bad trip''' or '''psychedelic crisis''' can be a disturbing experience typically associated with the use of a [[hallucinogen]] such as [[psychedelics]] like [[LSD]], [[mescaline]], [[psilocybin]] and [[Dimethyltryptamine|DMT]] or [[dissociatives]] such as [[ketamine]], [[MXE]], or [[dextromethorphan]]. A bad trip is sometimes possible with other drugs including [[Alcoholic beverage|alcohol]], [[cannabinoid|cannabinoids]] and [[MDMA]]. The manifestations can range from feelings of vague [[Anxiety|anxiety]] and alienation to profoundly disturbing [[unspeakable horrors|states of unrelieved terror]], ultimate entrapment, or [[ego death]].
+A '''bad trip''' or '''psychedelic crisis''' is a disturbing experience typically associated with the use of [[hallucinogens]] such as [[psychedelics]] like [[LSD]], [[mescaline]], [[psilocybin]] and [[Dimethyltryptamine|DMT]] or [[dissociatives]] such as [[ketamine]], [[MXE]], or [[dextromethorphan]]. A bad trip is sometimes possible with other drugs including [[Alcoholic beverage|alcohol]], [[cannabinoid|cannabinoids]] and [[MDMA]]. The manifestations can range from feelings of vague [[Anxiety|anxiety]] and alienation to profoundly disturbing [[unspeakable horrors|states of unrelieved terror]], ultimate entrapment, or [[ego death]].
 Psychedelic specialists in the therapeutic community do not necessarily consider unpleasant experiences as threatening or negative, focusing instead on their potential to greatly benefit the user when properly resolved. Bad trips can be exacerbated by the inexperience or irresponsibility of the user or the lack of [[Set and setting|proper preparation and environment for the trip]] and are reflective of unresolved psychological tensions triggered during the course of the experience.<ref>''LSD Psychotherapy'' by [[Stanislav Grof]]</ref>
-It is suggested that, at a minimum, such crises can be managed by preventing the individual from harming oneself or others by whatever means necessary up to and including physical restraint, providing the patient with a safe and comfortable space, and supervising the user until all effects of the drug have completely worn off.
+It is suggested that, at a minimum, such crises can be managed by preventing the individual from harming oneself or others by whatever means necessary up to and including physical restraint, providing the patient with a safe and comfortable space as well as supervising the tripper until all effects of the drug have completely worn off.
 A person who supervises the hallucinogenic experiences of others with the intention of harm prevention is commonly referred to as a "[[trip sitter]]."