Idioms & Acronyms #

Some of the words and terms commonly used in this field:

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420 #

This relates to cannabis culture, and often to its consumption. It is also used to denote April 20th (the cannabis day), and 4:20pm in the context of a suitable time to smoke a joint.

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BARTARDED #

This is the state of being intoxicated on xanax (or sometimes a similar substance) to the point of being visibly impaired.

BASELINE #

The normal sober state before a psychoactive experience, and as returned to following the experience.

BODY LOAD #

This is the physical discomfort which sometimes accompanies the intake of particular chemicals or botanicals. It can often include nausea, or chill/flu-like symptoms, and commonly passes following further metabolism of the substance. If it is unusually high, or persists unduly, do not hesitate to seek medical assistance.

BOGART #

This is typically someone who refuses to share a cannabis joint.

BOMBING #

This is orally consuming a psychoactive substance in a single operation. My usual technique is to wrap it in rizla cigarette paper and chase this down with water or fruit juice. Note that I invariably cut off the strip of glue on the basis that eating this cannot possibly be healthy.

BREATHING #

This is the visual effect of objects appearing to rhythmically contract and expand whilst under the experience of a psychedelic.

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CEV #

CEVs are closed eye visuals. These are visual hallucinations that #

appear when the eyes are closed, perhaps on the back of the eyelids.

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DROP #

This is to ingest a drug, usually a psychedelic.

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COLD TURKEY #

This is to stop using drugs suddenly, without tapering and without using a substitute substance to ease the process.

COME-DOWN #

The come-down is essentially the after effects of a substance. This is the period from the peak of an experience until normality is reached.

CONNECT #

A connect is someone who can obtain drugs for you, as in “I need a connect”.

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DNM #

A DNM is a dark net market, which usually sells drugs, and is invariably accessed via the ToR browser.

DOLLHOUSE EFFECT #

This is the surreal psychoactive impression that everything is an idealized copy of itself, as if taken from a dollhouse.

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EYEBALLING #

The ill advised and dangerous practice of measuring the dose of a compound based upon its visible appearance. For example: the measuring of ten 10mg doses from a 100mg purchase by splitting it into 10 equal looking piles.

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FLYING #

This is the status of being extremely high on a drug.

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HEAD SHOP #

This is a retail outlet which typically sells legal highs or drug paraphernalia.

HEADSPACE #

This is the altered state of mind or mindset whilst experiencing a psychoactive drug.

HOOVER #

To hoover is to insufflate a drug, for example, cocaine.

HORN #

This is usually a reference to sexual appetite during a psychoactive experience. Some psychoactives substantially increase and enhance sexual interest and drive, whilst others do the opposite.

HUFFING #

This is the inhalation of the fumes from a (usually toxic) substance, such as a solvent or petrol, sometimes but not always out of a bag. This is extremely dangerous: it can cause severe brain damage, and can very easily be fatal.

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GUN #

This is the needle, as in an intravenous injection.

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LINE #

This is a ready to insufflate dose of powdered or crushed drug, shaped to form a straight line.

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MAOI #

This is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, which prevents the digestive system from breaking down certain chemicals before they can become active. If taken with or in close proximity to a lengthy list of other substances (many seemingly innocuous) the results can be tragic. Exercise extreme caution.

MICRODOSING #

This is the practice of taking small sub-threshold doses on a regular (often daily) basis. It is most prevalent with respect to psychedelics, with frequent claims of improved functionality and well-being.

MORPHING #

This is the visual effect of objects drifting out of shape whilst under the experience of a psychedelic.

MUSEUM DOSE #

This is a dose of a psychedelic substance which is over the minimum psychoactive threshold, but is not high enough to impinge on functionality or render the subject likely to attract public attention.

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OEV #

OEVs are open eye visuals. These are hallucinations, morphing, #

distortions, or other visible phenomena which appear when the eyes are open.

ONSET #

The period from which a substance has been taken to the point at which it has clearly taken effect.

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PATTERN RECOGNITION #

This is the recognition of certain imagery within the overall visible field, for example, faces in clouds.

PERMAFRIED #

This is the appearance of being permanently under the influence of drugs, even when not.

PLUG #

A plug is someone who can supply drugs.

PLUGGING #

This is the rectal administration of a drug.

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RAILING #

This is the insufflation of a psychoactive substance.

ROLLING #

To be rolling is to be high on a psychoactive, usually MDMA or similar club drug.

RUSH #

This is the initial intense surge of effect from a drug, typically euphoric in nature, and usually experienced via insufflation.

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STASH #

A stash is usually someone’s personal collection of drugs.

STIM #

This is a stimulant, such as cocaine or amphetamine.

STIM DICK #

This is the incapacity of the subject to produce and maintain an erection under the influence of certain substances. Many stimulants, for example, frustrate the ability to do so.

STONER #

This is someone who is often, or usually, under the influence of cannabis.

SWIM #

This is an acronym for Someone Who Isn’t Me. It is used on forums and elsewhere, typically in a trip report, to ostensibly prevent legal liability via the avoidance of describing one’s own dubious activities in writing.

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TCDO #

A Temporary Class Drug Order (TCDO) is a government banning order for a period of one year, relating to named compounds. Subsequent to this the specific drugs are almost always classified under existing UK legislation.

TOKE #

Toking is to pull and inhale smoke, typically via a cannabis joint.

TOSS & WASH #

This is a basic method of orally consuming a powder: the powder is placed in the mouth, quickly followed by a gulp of water, which is swished around with the powder and swallowed as soon as it is possible to do so. This is a technique commonly used with foul tasting substances, such as kratom.

TRACERS #

These are visible trails that are left behind a moving object whilst under the experience of a psychedelic.

TRIP #

This is the state of being under the influence of a psychoactive drug, typically a psychedelic.

TRIP SITTER (aka SITTER) #

A trip sitter is a person who remains sober and unimpaired, with the purpose of ensuring the safety and well being of someone tripping under a psychedelic drug.