Safer Tripping

• Think about why you want to get high
  It’s best not to use hallucinogens as a way of avoiding or coping with problems.
• Know your dealer
  It’s best to choose someone you feel safe with and who knows about the drugs they sell.
• Find a buddy (who won’t be tripping)
  Using alone can mean coping by yourself if you get injured or have a bad trip.
• Plan your trip
  Choose a safe, peaceful place to hang out, knowing that most trips last 8-12 hours. Talk to your friend about things you could do if you have a bad trip.

• Be sure you’re in the right frame of mind
  Using hallucinogens can be fun, spiritual or educational if you embrace the experience. It can also be scary, especially if you try to control rather than “roll with it.”
• Avoid bad experiences
  Steer clear of climbing up on things, looking in the mirror, or having sex with anyone other than a comfortable, familiar partner. These activities can have unpleasant or unexpected results.
• Stick to one substance at a time
  Using cannabis and alcohol while tripping can change your experience in unpredictable ways.
• Stay away from the steering wheel
  Your judgment and coordination may be greatly impaired

• you or a family member have a history of mental health problems
  Hallucinating can trigger symptoms of a mental healthproblem.
• you’re living with a heart condition
  Many hallucinogens affect blood pressure and heart rate.
• you’re experiencing symptoms of a mental health problem
  This includes depression or anxiety. Hallucinogens may interact with mental health medications.
• you can’t keep yourself or others safe while using hallucinogens
  Safety needs to be a main priority.
• you’re using hallucinogens too often
  It’s best not to use drugs as your main way of having fun or handling boredom, unhappiness
  or stress in your life.
• you’re concerned about people finding out about your use of hallucinogens
  Having and maintaining good relationships with your family and friends is more important.

• Go to a safe environment (if you’re not already in one) and play calming music.
• Surrender to the experience (rather than trying to control it).
• Try to meditate or relax.

The only way to guarantee you won’t have a bad trip is to not use hallucinogens.

• Take them to a calm, safe environment.
• Reassure them that you’re their friend and that in time the experience will pass.
• Help them meditate or relax.

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