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Ordinary and altered states of consciousness

Altered states of consciousness can only be defined if there is an understanding of an ordinary state of consciousness.

While scientists can't agree on a clear definition, altered states of consciousness are nevertheless essential to understanding the human mind.

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Pharmacological. These altered states include short-term changes caused by psychoactive substances, such as LSD MDMA, cannabis, cocaine, opioids, and alcohol.
Psychological. Hypnosis, meditation, and music can lead to altered mental states.

Excessive dancing, meditation, and mind-altering plants were used in ancient civilizations to modulate the activity of the mind.
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