Substance Use & Pharmacological Effects - Highs & Psychoactive States

Here you will find slang for highs and psychoactive states, covering terms for altered consciousness, euphoria, and the effects of substances.

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Substance Use & Pharmacological Effects
crossfaded [adjective]

simultaneously under the influence of alcohol and cannabis

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turnt [adjective]

wildly excited or intoxicated, especially from alcohol or drugs

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rolling [adjective]

experiencing the euphoric effects of MDMA or ecstasy, often in rave or party settings

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zooted [adjective]

extremely high or intoxicated, especially from marijuana

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blazed [adjective]

extremely high from smoking marijuana

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zoned out [adjective]

deeply intoxicated or spaced out due to drugs, sometimes appearing detached or unresponsive

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tripping [adjective]

experiencing hallucinations or altered perception from psychedelics such as LSD, mushrooms, or similar drugs

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to hallucinate or experience an altered state of consciousness from psychedelic drugs

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loaded [adjective]

very drunk or under the influence of drugs

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baked [adjective]

heavily intoxicated, typically from marijuana

Ex: They were all sitting around , baked and laughing .
bad trip [noun]

an unpleasant or disturbing experience while under the influence of hallucinogens

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spaced out [adjective]

detached, dazed, or disconnected, often from drugs or fatigue

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K-hole [noun]

a state of intense dissociation caused by high doses of ketamine, often described as out-of-body or near-death

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nodding [adjective]

entering a drowsy or semi-conscious state, often from opioid use

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tweaked [adjective]

overly hyperactive, anxious, or paranoid, often due to methamphetamine use

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spun [adjective]

experiencing a state of being high on methamphetamine, often hyperactive, jittery, or restless

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fried [adjective]

intoxicated by drugs or alcohol

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dope sick [adjective]

experiencing withdrawal symptoms from opioids or other addictive drugs

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to experience withdrawal symptoms from narcotics

Ex: They have been strung out since quitting cold turkey .