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 **//If you are uncertain about the origin and/or purity of the psychedelic you are using, and if you truly believe that you may be in physical danger, then you should seek help immediately.//** **//If you are uncertain about the origin and/or purity of the psychedelic you are using, and if you truly believe that you may be in physical danger, then you should seek help immediately.//**
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 +//The [[https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/AnnualStatutes/2017_4/FullText.html|Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act]] offers some legal protection if you need to call emergency services. Nobody will be charged for usage or possession of a controlled substance as a result of seeking assistance.//
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 +=== Disclaimer ===
 +The information provided here is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal or medical advice. Engaging in psychedelic experiences involves unique legal, ethical, and personal considerations.
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 +We disclaim any liability for decisions made based on this information. Participants in psychedelic experiences are encouraged to prioritize safety, well-being, and adherence to legal and ethical standards. Additionally, we strongly advocate the use of common sense, responsible behavior, and principles of harm reduction to enhance the overall safety and positive outcomes of psychedelic experiences.
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 +//Please see our full **[[disclaimer|disclaimer page]]**//.
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 +=== Introduction ===
  
 Sometimes psychedelic experiences can become difficult or overwhelming, and can trigger a sort of //panic attack// (or //anxiety attack//), which is essentially a triggering of the //flight-or-fight// response (also called the //acute stress response//), which can cause the body to release catecholamines including //adrenaline//, //noradrenaline//, and //cortisol//, resulting in physical symptoms such as dilated pupils, pale or flushed skin, rapid heart rate and breathing, and even trembling, dizziness, and cramping, but typically more prominent in psychedelic related anxiety are emotional symptoms such as feelings of impending doom, fear of loss of control or death, and a feeling of detachment from reality. Sometimes psychedelic experiences can become difficult or overwhelming, and can trigger a sort of //panic attack// (or //anxiety attack//), which is essentially a triggering of the //flight-or-fight// response (also called the //acute stress response//), which can cause the body to release catecholamines including //adrenaline//, //noradrenaline//, and //cortisol//, resulting in physical symptoms such as dilated pupils, pale or flushed skin, rapid heart rate and breathing, and even trembling, dizziness, and cramping, but typically more prominent in psychedelic related anxiety are emotional symptoms such as feelings of impending doom, fear of loss of control or death, and a feeling of detachment from reality.
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 You can expand on the phrase by adding details until you feel calm, such as, “It’s raining lightly, but I can still see the sun. I’m thirsty, so I’m going to have a drink of water.” You can expand on the phrase by adding details until you feel calm, such as, “It’s raining lightly, but I can still see the sun. I’m thirsty, so I’m going to have a drink of water.”
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 +=== Take care of your physical comfort needs ===
 +Remember to stay hydrated (but not overly so), and make yourself comfortable. Dress in soft, comfortable, loose fitting layers. Curl up in a soft, comfy blanket. Listen to your favourite music.
  
 === Go with the flow === === Go with the flow ===