HPPD - Revision history

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	Certain substances are known (by mostly consistent anecdotal reports) to be particularly prone to having lasting effects, [[NBOMEs]] are notable in this regard.		Certain substances are known (by mostly consistent anecdotal reports) to be particularly prone to having lasting effects, [[NBOMEs]] are notable in this regard.

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Jimmycarr at 18:17, 31 October 2014

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	= Treatment =		= Treatment =

	While HPPD is rarely permanent and there is no cure to this day, there are some treatment options available to help manage severe cases. Certain [[~~Benzodiazepines~~]] such as Alprazolam, Clonazepam and Diazepam have been found to help. However, all currently approved treatments work only in allaying the resultant anxiety or stress caused by the resurgent perceptual disturbances, rather than actually stopping the symptoms.		While HPPD is rarely permanent and there is no cure to this day, there are some treatment options available to help manage severe cases. Certain [[benzodiazepines]] such as Alprazolam, Clonazepam and Diazepam have been found to help. However, all currently approved treatments work only in allaying the resultant anxiety or stress caused by the resurgent perceptual disturbances, rather than actually stopping the symptoms.

	More recently, research into successors has shown some success in actually reducing the symptoms - drugs such as Tolcapone and Levocarb, which are primarily used in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. These chemicals are not actually approved for use in treating HPPD, however they have been used off-label to do so.		More recently, research into successors has shown some success in actually reducing the symptoms - drugs such as Tolcapone and Levocarb, which are primarily used in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. These chemicals are not actually approved for use in treating HPPD, however they have been used off-label to do so.

Jimmycarr at 18:16, 31 October 2014

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	It is relatively normal to experience persisting effects after a psychedelic experience in some cases, but they will usually fade between the period of a few days to a few weeks.		It is relatively normal to experience persisting effects after a psychedelic experience in some cases, but they will usually fade between the period of a few days to a few weeks.

	It is important to make the distinction between HPPD and other sets of long-term effects often associated with hallucinogenic drug use, including but not limited to the emergence of mental conditions including thought disorders, changes in personality, or states of psychosis or ~~[[Delirium]~~ delirium].		It is important to make the distinction between HPPD and other sets of long-term effects often associated with hallucinogenic drug use, including but not limited to the emergence of mental conditions including thought disorders, changes in personality, or states of psychosis or delirium.

	Human eyes are naturally given to certain visual abnormalities, which are commonly attributed to HPPD, but occur for everyone. Many of these effects are somewhat 'parsed out,' and most people don't notice them until asked to pay attention; it is possible the use of hallucinogenic chemicals makes one more prone to noticing these effects.		Human eyes are naturally given to certain visual abnormalities, which are commonly attributed to HPPD, but occur for everyone. Many of these effects are somewhat 'parsed out,' and most people don't notice them until asked to pay attention; it is possible the use of hallucinogenic chemicals makes one more prone to noticing these effects.
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	= Treatment =		= Treatment =

	While HPPD is rarely permanent and there is no cure to this day, there are some treatment options available to help manage severe cases. Certain [[Benzodiazepines]~~Benzodiazepine~~] ~~drugs,~~ such as Alprazolam, Clonazepam and Diazepam have been found to help. However, all currently approved treatments work only in allaying the resultant anxiety or stress caused by the resurgent perceptual disturbances, rather than actually stopping the symptoms.		While HPPD is rarely permanent and there is no cure to this day, there are some treatment options available to help manage severe cases. Certain [[Benzodiazepines]] such as Alprazolam, Clonazepam and Diazepam have been found to help. However, all currently approved treatments work only in allaying the resultant anxiety or stress caused by the resurgent perceptual disturbances, rather than actually stopping the symptoms.

	More recently, research into successors has shown some success in actually reducing the symptoms - drugs such as Tolcapone and Levocarb, which are primarily used in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. These chemicals are not actually approved for use in treating HPPD, however they have been used off-label to do so.		More recently, research into successors has shown some success in actually reducing the symptoms - drugs such as Tolcapone and Levocarb, which are primarily used in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. These chemicals are not actually approved for use in treating HPPD, however they have been used off-label to do so.

Jimmycarr at 18:12, 31 October 2014

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	* The person is able to distinguish the perceptual effects from reality.		* The person is able to distinguish the perceptual effects from reality.

	== Misdiagnosis ==		= Misdiagnosis =

	It is relatively normal to experience persisting effects after a psychedelic experience in some cases, but they will usually fade between the period of a few days to a few weeks.		It is relatively normal to experience persisting effects after a psychedelic experience in some cases, but they will usually fade between the period of a few days to a few weeks.
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	Human eyes are naturally given to certain visual abnormalities, which are commonly attributed to HPPD, but occur for everyone. Many of these effects are somewhat 'parsed out,' and most people don't notice them until asked to pay attention; it is possible the use of hallucinogenic chemicals makes one more prone to noticing these effects.		Human eyes are naturally given to certain visual abnormalities, which are commonly attributed to HPPD, but occur for everyone. Many of these effects are somewhat 'parsed out,' and most people don't notice them until asked to pay attention; it is possible the use of hallucinogenic chemicals makes one more prone to noticing these effects.

	===Eye Floaters===		==Eye Floaters==

	Eye floaters are naturally occurring effects of the degeneration of the eye, which become more frequent as a person grows older. They are also attributed to several medical conditions, but are not related to HPPD.		Eye floaters are naturally occurring effects of the degeneration of the eye, which become more frequent as a person grows older. They are also attributed to several medical conditions, but are not related to HPPD.

	===Blue Field Entopic Phenomenon===		==Blue Field Entopic Phenomenon==

	Also known as 'blue-sky sprites,' this effect occurs when a person looks at a large blue light (most commonly the sky), and presents as bright dots in the visual field which move rapidly on an unpredictable path before disappearing within a few seconds.		Also known as 'blue-sky sprites,' this effect occurs when a person looks at a large blue light (most commonly the sky), and presents as bright dots in the visual field which move rapidly on an unpredictable path before disappearing within a few seconds.
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	The appearance of this effect is somewhat comparable to 'tracers,' which are a regular visual effect while under the influence of psychedelics.		The appearance of this effect is somewhat comparable to 'tracers,' which are a regular visual effect while under the influence of psychedelics.

	===Visual Snow===		==Visual Snow==

	Visual snow is a persistent visual symptom in which people see static similar to that of an analogue television in parts or the entire visual field. The causes of this effect are unknown, however it is not considered dangerous and its presence alone is not considered to be a symptom of HPPD.		Visual snow is a persistent visual symptom in which people see static similar to that of an analogue television in parts or the entire visual field. The causes of this effect are unknown, however it is not considered dangerous and its presence alone is not considered to be a symptom of HPPD.

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Blue Field Entopic Phenomenon

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	Also known as 'blue-sky sprites,' this effect occurs when a person looks at a large blue light (most commonly the sky), and presents as bright dots in the visual field which move rapidly on an unpredictable path before disappearing within a few seconds.		Also known as 'blue-sky sprites,' this effect occurs when a person looks at a large blue light (most commonly the sky), and presents as bright dots in the visual field which move rapidly on an unpredictable path before disappearing within a few seconds.

	The appearance of this effect is somewhat comparable to 'tracers,' which are a ~~natural~~ visual effect while under the influence of psychedelics.		The appearance of this effect is somewhat comparable to 'tracers,' which are a regular visual effect while under the influence of psychedelics.

	===Visual Snow===		===Visual Snow===

Trees at 04:19, 31 October 2014

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	Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (often shortened to 'HPPD') is a condition in which the subject experiences a lasting alteration of sensory perception, ~~frequently occurring~~ after one or more hallucinogenic drug trips.		Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (often shortened to 'HPPD') is a condition in which the subject experiences a lasting alteration of sensory perception, most often emerging after one or more hallucinogenic drug trips.

	Symptoms commonly found in cases of HPPD may also arise as a result of certain other conditions, and as such HPPD is partially defined by an inability to determine a diagnosis which better accounts for the symptoms presented.		Symptoms commonly found in cases of HPPD may also arise as a result of certain other conditions, and as such HPPD is partially defined by an inability to determine a diagnosis which better accounts for the symptoms presented.
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	= Symptoms =		= Symptoms =

	The primary symptoms of HPPD are ~~characterised~~ by the re-~~occurence~~ of perceptual disturbances previously experienced while under the influence of a hallucinogen. The effects are often episodic in nature (often described as 'flashbacks'), and can be triggered by thought processes, additional drug use, stress, anxiety or certain environments and sensory stimuli. Although the symptoms most commonly associated with HPPD are visual in nature, they may also present themselves in a variety of forms, and in varying severity.		The primary symptoms of HPPD are characterized by the re-occurrence of perceptual disturbances previously experienced while under the influence of a hallucinogen. The effects are often episodic in nature (often described as 'flashbacks'), and can be triggered by thought processes, additional drug use, stress, anxiety or certain environments and sensory stimuli. Although the symptoms most commonly associated with HPPD are visual in nature, they may also present themselves in a variety of forms, and in varying severity.

	Symptoms may include:		Symptoms may include:
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	* The person must not have ingested a hallucinogenic chemical recently, or currently be under the influence of a drug.		* The person must not have ingested a hallucinogenic chemical recently, or currently be under the influence of a drug.

	* Re-~~ocurrence~~ of perceptual symptoms experienced while using a hallucinogenic drug.		* Re-occurrence of perceptual symptoms experienced while using a hallucinogenic drug.

	* The perceptual symptoms cause significant distress and impairment in regular functioning.		* The perceptual symptoms cause significant distress and impairment in regular functioning.
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	Unfortunately there is very little reliable data for clinical research into HPPD, since it is a relatively uncommon condition in terms of solid diagnoses. There is some inconsistent data available, mostly comprised of a recreational drug users who are have come forth seeking help - though this is not perfectly useful for study because of the inconsistency of street-drugs.		Unfortunately there is very little reliable data for clinical research into HPPD, since it is a relatively uncommon condition in terms of solid diagnoses. There is some inconsistent data available, mostly comprised of a recreational drug users who are have come forth seeking help - though this is not perfectly useful for study because of the inconsistency of street-drugs.

	Certain substances are known (~~anecdotally~~) to be particularly prone to having lasting effects, [[NBOMEs]] are notable in this regard.		Certain substances are known (by mostly consistent anecdotal reports) to be particularly prone to having lasting effects, [[NBOMEs]] are notable in this regard.

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Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (often shortened to 'HPPD') is a condition in which the subject experiences a lasting alteration of sensory perception, frequently occurring after one or more hallucinogenic drug trips.

Symptoms commonly found in cases of HPPD may also arise as a result of certain other conditions, and as such HPPD is partially defined by an inability to determine a diagnosis which better accounts for the symptoms presented.

The typical symptoms are mild hallucinations similar to those experienced while on psychedelics, but occurring in the sober state.

= Symptoms =

The primary symptoms of HPPD are characterised by the re-occurence of perceptual disturbances previously experienced while under the influence of a hallucinogen. The effects are often episodic in nature (often described as 'flashbacks'), and can be triggered by thought processes, additional drug use, stress, anxiety or certain environments and sensory stimuli. Although the symptoms most commonly associated with HPPD are visual in nature, they may also present themselves in a variety of forms, and in varying severity.

Symptoms may include:

* Images in the peripheral field

* Geometric forms

* Flashes of colour

* Intensified colours

* Trailing images

* Halos around objects

* Anxiety or panic

= Diagnosis =

Although the onset of HPPD (and by definition the nature of its symptoms) are largely associated with use of hallucinogens, it should be noted that the use of hallucinogenic drugs is sufficient but not necessary for clinical diagnosis.

Diagnosis criteria:

* The person must not have ingested a hallucinogenic chemical recently, or currently be under the influence of a drug.

* Re-ocurrence of perceptual symptoms experienced while using a hallucinogenic drug.

* The perceptual symptoms cause significant distress and impairment in regular functioning.

* The symptoms are not caused by another medical condition, such as schizophrenia, delirium or dementia.

* The person is able to distinguish the perceptual effects from reality.

== Misdiagnosis ==

It is relatively normal to experience persisting effects after a psychedelic experience in some cases, but they will usually fade between the period of a few days to a few weeks.

It is important to make the distinction between HPPD and other sets of long-term effects often associated with hallucinogenic drug use, including but not limited to the emergence of mental conditions including thought disorders, changes in personality, or states of psychosis or [[Delirium] delirium].

Human eyes are naturally given to certain visual abnormalities, which are commonly attributed to HPPD, but occur for everyone. Many of these effects are somewhat 'parsed out,' and most people don't notice them until asked to pay attention; it is possible the use of hallucinogenic chemicals makes one more prone to noticing these effects.

===Eye Floaters===

Eye floaters are naturally occurring effects of the degeneration of the eye, which become more frequent as a person grows older. They are also attributed to several medical conditions, but are not related to HPPD.

===Blue Field Entopic Phenomenon===

Also known as 'blue-sky sprites,' this effect occurs when a person looks at a large blue light (most commonly the sky), and presents as bright dots in the visual field which move rapidly on an unpredictable path before disappearing within a few seconds.

The appearance of this effect is somewhat comparable to 'tracers,' which are a natural visual effect while under the influence of psychedelics.

===Visual Snow===

Visual snow is a persistent visual symptom in which people see static similar to that of an analogue television in parts or the entire visual field. The causes of this effect are unknown, however it is not considered dangerous and its presence alone is not considered to be a symptom of HPPD.

= Treatment =

While HPPD is rarely permanent and there is no cure to this day, there are some treatment options available to help manage severe cases. Certain [[Benzodiazepines]Benzodiazepine] drugs, such as Alprazolam, Clonazepam and Diazepam have been found to help. However, all currently approved treatments work only in allaying the resultant anxiety or stress caused by the resurgent perceptual disturbances, rather than actually stopping the symptoms.

More recently, research into successors has shown some success in actually reducing the symptoms - drugs such as Tolcapone and Levocarb, which are primarily used in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. These chemicals are not actually approved for use in treating HPPD, however they have been used off-label to do so.

= Harm Reduction =

HPPD is a relatively rare condition and in most cases is not permanent, however not a whole lot is understood about the condition. It has been observed that the emergence of HPPD symptoms is more likely to occur with frequent users of hallucinogens than in people who are not using them, or are using them infrequently. To reduce the risk of contracting HPPD, it is strongly advisable to leave ample time between uses of hallucinogenic drugs and to avoid heavy doses.

Unfortunately there is very little reliable data for clinical research into HPPD, since it is a relatively uncommon condition in terms of solid diagnoses. There is some inconsistent data available, mostly comprised of a recreational drug users who are have come forth seeking help - though this is not perfectly useful for study because of the inconsistency of street-drugs.

Certain substances are known (anecdotally) to be particularly prone to having lasting effects, [[NBOMEs]] are notable in this regard.