16.1: Introduction

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    While we all experience altered states of consciousness in the form of sleep on a regular basis, some people use drugs and other substances that also result in altered states of consciousness. This section will present information relating to the use of various psychoactive drugs and problems associated with such use. This will be followed by brief descriptions of the effects of some of the more well-known drugs commonly used today.

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