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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 (1) a total duration (2) an onset (3) a peak (4) an offset and (5) after effects. Depending upon the substance consumed, each of these occur in a separate and continuous fashion.  
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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 (1) total duration (2) onset (3) come up (4) peak (5) offset and (6) after effects. Depending upon the substance consumed, each of these occurs in a separate and continuous fashion.  


These are listed and described below.
These are listed and described as follows:


===Total===
===Total===
The total duration of a substance can be defined as the amount of time it takes for the effects of a substance to completely wear off into sobriety, starting from the moment the substance is [[administered]].
The total duration of a substance can be defined as the amount of time it takes for the effects of a substance to completely wear off into sobriety, starting from the moment the substance is first [[administered]].


===Onset===
===Onset===
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===Peak===
===Peak===
The peak phase can be defined as the height of intensity of the substance's effects, as a range rather than a point.
The peak phase can be defined as period of time in which the intensity of the substance's effects are at its height.


===Offset===
===Offset===
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===After effects===
===After effects===
The after effects can be defined as any residual effects which may remain after the experience has reached its conclusion. This is colloquially known as a "hangover" or an "afterglow" depending on the substance and/or the way it is used.
The after effects can be defined as any residual effects which may remain after the experience has reached its conclusion. This is colloquially known as a "hangover" or an "afterglow" depending on the substance and usage. It should be noted that the after effects of the substances listed on this site are not included as part of the total duration.  


==See also==
==See also==