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The phrase altered state of consciousness was coined in the 1970s and describes intentionally, often temporary, induced changes in one's mental state, sometimes attained through the ingestion of recreational drugs and psychedelic substances such as LSD, peyote, marijuana, and mescaline.

An altered state of consciousness can also come about through the use of alcohol, a sensory deprivation tank, hypnosis, meditation, prayer, disciplines (e.g. yoga) or a trauma-inducing accident.

Naturally occurring altered states of consciousness include channeling, dreams, premonitionsA type of psychic phenomenon, a premonition involves an individual or individuals who has a vision or dream regarding an event which will occur in the future. They have been reported for centuries; the subjects of premonitions are varied. Premonitions is, euphoriaEuphoria may refer to; A psychological state of intense good feeling Euphoria (1997 album), an album by Leftover Salmon Euphoria (1999 album), an album by Def Leppard Euphoria programming language., ecstasy, limerenceLimerence is a state of mind sometimes referred to as "being in love" (as distinct from "loving" someone) and sometimes called "infatuation. However, the term "infatuation" carries connotations of immaturity that "limerence" separates from the emotion., and out of body experiences.

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