Content Style Guide - Substance
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"is (said/believed/thought/known/shown/demonstrated) to produce x, y, z effects"
Word choices
'Select the words in bold when given the choice between options.'
- semisynthetic vs. semi-synthetic
- Naturally-occurring vs. Naturally occuring
Opening Paragraph
Option one should be the default formatting for substances (one sentence). However, for substances with multiple effects of note, please resort to option two and the 2 sentence structure.
- X (also known as Y, and Z) is a (synthetic vs. naturally-occuring vs. semisynthetic) (insert psychoactive class) substance of the (insert chemical class) chemical class that produces Y effect when administered.
- X (also known as Y, and Z) is a (synthetic vs. naturally-occuring vs. semisynthetic) (insert psychoactive class) substance of the (insert chemical class) chemical class. It produces prominent X, Y and Z effects when administered.
Examples
- Lysergic acid diethylamide (also known as LSD, LSD-25, Lysergide, L, and Acid) is a widely used semisynthetic psychedelic substance of the lysergamide chemical class that produces what are considered "classical" psychedelic effects when administered.[citation needed]
- 3-MeO-PCP (also known as 3-MeO-PCP, and 3-MeO) is a novel synthetic dissociative substance of the arylcyclohexylamine chemical class. It produces prominent dissociating, stimulating and hallucinogenic effects when administered.
Intro template
Introductory paragraph
XXX ([also vs. commonly] known as YYY or ZZZ) is a [naturally occurring vs. synthetic vs. semisynthetic] [insert psychoactive class] substance of the [insert chemical class] chemical class. Like its [closely vs. ??? vs. blank related analogs XYZ, ABC and FUQ] it is [descriptor of popularity, like widely, or blank?] [known] for [its vs. producing vs. ability to produce] [descriptors of unusual potency, duration or other properties] A, B and C effects when administered. (Basic description and what it is known to do, or used for)
Brief history
The compound was first synthesized in 1979 to investigate the structure-activity relationship of DZT derivatives. The activity of XXX in humans was not described until 1999 when a chemist using the pseudonym John Q. Beagle wrote that XXX was qualitatively similar to XX with comparable potency.[5] (History tidbit here, should these be standard if available?)
Unique/relevant info and pharmacology
Like other substances of its class, particularly DAF and XCA, it primarily [induces vs. produces] a state referred to as "dissociative anesthesia", albeit the extent to which this occurs is highly dose-dependent and variable in effect.[citation needed] (Description of distinguishing properties compared to other substances?) Its most common routes of administration include oral, sublingual or nasal administration. (Remark on common RoAs necessary?)
Modern relevance
[In modern times vs. Today?] XXX is rarely sold on the streets and almost exclusively obtained as a gray area research chemical through the use of online vendors, where it is commonly used for recreational and, more [rarely and controversially] entheogenic purposes. (I like this as the standard closer, I think. Contains info on where it is obtained/used and what it is used for. Now how to word the last bit? All our substances are used recreationally, I think this only matters in this case?)
Warning and HR disclaimer (esp. if RC)
Due to its potent X and Y effects, reported habit-forming properties as well as unknown toxicity profile, it is strongly recommended that one use proper harm reduction practices if choosing to use this substance.