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'''Motor control loss''' can be defined as a suppression of the process by which humans and other animals organize and execute their physical actions. Fundamentally, it is the integration of sensory information (both about the world and the current state of the body) to determine the appropriate set of muscle forces and joint activations to generate some desired movement or action. This process requires cooperative interaction between the central nervous system and the musculoskeletal system, and is thus the result of a combination of information processing, coordination, mechanics, physics, and cognition. Successful motor control is crucial to interacting with the world; it not only determines action capabilities, but regulates balance and stability as well.
'''Motor control loss''' can be described as feeling as if there has been a distinct decrease in a person's ability to control their physical body with precision, balance, coordination, and dexterity.  


In terms of [[hallucinogens|hallucinogenic drugs]], although in certain contexts these substances can actually enhance motor control through the component known as [[Bodily control enhancement|increased bodily control]], it's worth noting that more often than not they simply decrease it.  
At lower levels, this results in experiencing much more difficulty performing tasks which require movement of any sort. For example, simple tasks such as typing without making spelling errors, walking without staggering, or carrying a glass of water without spilling it may all become much more challenging. At higher levels, however, this state can move beyond subtle in its effects and become capable of completely disabling the person's ability to use any level of fine or gross motor control. This typically results in catatonic states in which a person cannot even walk without falling over.


The experience of '''motor control loss''' ranges between subtle and all-encompassing in its effects as at lower levels it simply results in a general sense of difficulty when performing physical tasks involving dexterity, walking, and balance. At higher levels, however, this component moves beyond subtle in its effects and becomes capable of completely disabling one's ability to use any level of fine or gross motor control. This results in catatonic states and the inability to perform any task beyond lying or sitting down regardless of the person's current cognitive capabilities.
Motor control loss is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[sedation]] and [[disinhibition]]. It is most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#common|moderate]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[GABAergic]] [[depressant]] compounds, such as, [[alcohol]], [[benzodiazepines]], [[Carisoprodol]], [[GHB]], and [[phenibut]]. However, it may also occur to a lesser extent under the influence of other compounds such as [[dissociative|dissociatives]].  
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===Psychoactive substances===
===Psychoactive substances===
Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include:
Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include:
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===See also===
===See also===
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ataxia Ataxia]
 
*[[Responsible use]]
*[[Subjective effects index]]
*[[Subjective effects index]]
*[[Bodily control enhancement]]
*[[Dissociatives#Subjective_effects|Dissociatives - Subjective effects]]
*[[Dissociatives#Subjective_effects|Dissociatives - Subjective effects]]
*[[Deliriants#Subjective_effects|Deliriants - Subjective effects]]
*[[Deliriants#Subjective_effects|Deliriants - Subjective effects]]
*[[Psychedelics#Subjective_effects|Psychedelics - Subjective effects]]
*[[Psychedelics#Subjective_effects|Psychedelics - Subjective effects]]
[[Category:Physical]] [[Category:Suppression]] [[Category:Effect]]
 
===External links===
 
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ataxia Ataxia (Wikipedia)]
 
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[[Category:Depression]]  
[[Category:Effect]]

Latest revision as of 20:09, 7 October 2022

Motor control loss can be described as feeling as if there has been a distinct decrease in a person's ability to control their physical body with precision, balance, coordination, and dexterity.

At lower levels, this results in experiencing much more difficulty performing tasks which require movement of any sort. For example, simple tasks such as typing without making spelling errors, walking without staggering, or carrying a glass of water without spilling it may all become much more challenging. At higher levels, however, this state can move beyond subtle in its effects and become capable of completely disabling the person's ability to use any level of fine or gross motor control. This typically results in catatonic states in which a person cannot even walk without falling over.

Motor control loss is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as sedation and disinhibition. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of GABAergic depressant compounds, such as, alcohol, benzodiazepines, Carisoprodol, GHB, and phenibut. However, it may also occur to a lesser extent under the influence of other compounds such as dissociatives.


Psychoactive substances

Compounds within our psychoactive substance index which may cause this effect include:

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Experience reports

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See also