Wikipedia:WikiProject Altered States of Consciousness/Induction Methods Article Content

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Introduction

Concise overview of the content of the article
Introduction of topic; “mini abstract”

History

History of use/origin of the induction method
Social context
How was it used in various cultures?
How was/is it perceived?

Substance Properties (only pharmacological)

Chemical properties and structure
Molecular structure (picture)
Synthesis
Reactivity with other substances and degradation
Physiological mechanism/pharmacology
What happens in body
Receptors involved, site of action

Application

Dosage
Quantity (chemical) or duration (psychological)
Route of administration/method of implementation
Time course
Onset and total duration
Peaking point and duration of come down (diagrams?)
Set & Setting
Environment, context
E.g. music, chanting, shamans
After effects
Detoxing symptoms
Long-term effects
e.g., later changes in normal experience, personality changes

Description of altered state

Perceptual changes
Hallucinations (e.g. visual, auditory)
Synaesthetic experiences
Changes in time perception
Subjective ASC experiences
Factors of Dittrich
Questionnaire data

Other information

Potential Therapeutic uses: how can we use the IM for therapy?
Current research
Current use
Historic use
Legal status
Social Aspects
Dangers