Reducing the risks of drug use: The case for set and setting
Addiction Research & Theory June 1, 2005 Phil Dalgarno, David Shewan 54 citations
Taking any drug, including heroin, cocaine, Yage, or Fly Agaric, can be low-risk if the user is thoughtful, well-prepared, and aware of the best means and environments for use. The article discusses this proposition in relation to controlled, recreational, and unobtrusive patterns of drug use. It concludes that while the drug's effect is a primary motivation, the user's mindset (set) and the physical and social environment (setting) are fundamental to ensuring the effects match the user's intentions and expectations.