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However, at its higher levels of intensity, the disinhibited individual may be completely unable to maintain any semblance of self-restraint, sometimes at the expense of politeness, sensitivity, or social appropriateness. This lack of constraint can be negative, neutral, or positive depending on the individual and their current environment.  
However, at its higher levels of intensity, the disinhibited individual may be completely unable to maintain any semblance of self-restraint, sometimes at the expense of politeness, sensitivity, or social appropriateness. This lack of constraint can be negative, neutral, or positive depending on the individual and their current environment.  


Disinhibition will often synergize with other coinciding effects, such as [[amnesia]] and [[anxiety suppression]], in a manner which can further decrease one's observance of and regard for social norms. It is most commonly induced under the influence of common to heavy dosages of [[GABAergic]] [[depressant|depressants]] such as [[alcohol]],<ref>Alcohol Disinhibition of Behaviors in C. elegans (plos.org) http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0092965</ref> [[benzodiazepine|benzodiazepines]],<ref>Benzodiazepines and disinhibition: a review (rcpsych.org) | http://pb.rcpsych.org/content/26/12/460</ref> [[phenibut]], and [[GHB]]. It is also a commonly reported effect of [[entactogenic]] substances such as [[MDMA]], [[methylone]], and [[mephedrone]].{{citation needed}}
Disinhibition is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[amnesia]] and [[anxiety suppression]] in a manner which can further decrease the person's observance of and regard for social norms. It is most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#common|moderate]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[GABAergic]] [[depressant|depressants]], such as [[alcohol]],<ref>Alcohol Disinhibition of Behaviors in C. elegans (plos.org) http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0092965</ref> [[benzodiazepine|benzodiazepines]],<ref>Benzodiazepines and disinhibition: a review (rcpsych.org) | http://pb.rcpsych.org/content/26/12/460</ref> [[phenibut]], and [[GHB]].</onlyinclude>
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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:

Revision as of 22:25, 29 January 2018

Disinhibition can be described as a partial to complete suppression of one's self-restraint when it comes to governing socially acceptable behavior and general decision-making processes. A person with drug-induced disinhibition will experience a decreased ability to control and manage their immediate impulsive responses to the external environment. This is usually manifested through impulsivity, poor risk assessment, and a disregard for social conventions.

At its lower levels of intensity, disinhibition can allow one to overcome emotional apprehension and suppressed social skills in a manner that is moderated and controllable for the average person. This can often prove useful for those who suffer from social anxiety or a general lack of self-confidence.

However, at its higher levels of intensity, the disinhibited individual may be completely unable to maintain any semblance of self-restraint, sometimes at the expense of politeness, sensitivity, or social appropriateness. This lack of constraint can be negative, neutral, or positive depending on the individual and their current environment.

Disinhibition is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as amnesia and anxiety suppression in a manner which can further decrease the person's observance of and regard for social norms. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of GABAergic depressants, such as alcohol,[1] benzodiazepines,[2] phenibut, and GHB.

Psychoactive substances

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

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See also

References

  1. ↑ Alcohol Disinhibition of Behaviors in C. elegans (plos.org) http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0092965
  2. ↑ Benzodiazepines and disinhibition: a review (rcpsych.org) | http://pb.rcpsych.org/content/26/12/460
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