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'''Cognitive euphoria''' (semantically the opposite of [[cognitive dysphoria]]) is medically recognized as a cognitive and emotional state in which a person experiences intense feelings of well-being, elation, happiness, excitement, and joy.<ref>Rightdiagnosis Euphoria - http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/sym/euphoria.htm</ref> Technically, euphoria is an effect,<ref>Key DSM-IV Mental Status Exam Phrases - https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/key-dsm-iv-mental-status-exam-phrases</ref> but the term is often colloquially used to define emotion and an intense state of transcendent happiness combined with an overwhelming sense of contentment. It has also been defined as an "affective state of exaggerated well-being or elation."<ref>A Dictionary of Psychology in Politics & Social Sciences) Oxford</ref>

In terms of ~~drug~~ usage, many substances induce states of euphoria regardless of the person's previous emotional state. These feelings can range from mild senses of positivity to overwhelming emotional bliss. </onlyinclude>

In terms of substance usage, many substances induce states of euphoria regardless of the person's previous emotional state. These feelings can range from mild senses of positivity to overwhelming emotional bliss. </onlyinclude>

===Psychoactive substances===

Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include:

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 '''Cognitive euphoria''' (semantically the opposite of [[cognitive dysphoria]]) is medically recognized as a cognitive and emotional state in which a person experiences intense feelings of well-being, elation, happiness, excitement, and joy.<ref>Rightdiagnosis Euphoria - http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/sym/euphoria.htm</ref> Technically, euphoria is an effect,<ref>Key DSM-IV Mental Status Exam Phrases - https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/key-dsm-iv-mental-status-exam-phrases</ref> but the term is often colloquially used to define emotion and an intense state of transcendent happiness combined with an overwhelming sense of contentment. It has also been defined as an "affective state of exaggerated well-being or elation."<ref>A Dictionary of Psychology in Politics & Social Sciences) Oxford</ref>
-In terms of drug usage, many substances induce states of euphoria regardless of the person's previous emotional state. These feelings can range from mild senses of positivity to overwhelming emotional bliss. </onlyinclude>
+In terms of substance usage, many substances induce states of euphoria regardless of the person's previous emotional state. These feelings can range from mild senses of positivity to overwhelming emotional bliss. </onlyinclude>
 ===Psychoactive substances===
 Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include: